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La Veta to Trinidad via Hwy12

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By trlmix (9 McR Points) on Sep 17, 2012

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RedWing04
63 McR Points
September 25, 2015
Living in Colorado I have ridden this route…
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Jamkar
10 McR Points
July 2, 2018
It's a wonderful road to ride in both directions…
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Written Directions

From I-25 travel to Walsenburg CO in SE Colorado. Take 160 W. until you see the sign for La Veta. This will be Hwy 12. Follow this through La Veta and it will take you all the way to Trinidad.

Scenery

As you leave La Veta heading south you will see several rock formations. To the east of 12 there are the Dakota era sandstone formations known as the stone walls. Amazing site if never viewed before. They are best viewed heading south. The ride takes you mostly through pine forest as you head up Cucharas pass and then opens up to pnoramic views as you crest the pass. There are a couple of bodies of water one of which being Monument lake. The scenery as absolutley endless.

Drive Enjoyment

The road is mostly curvy and hilly two lane highway with few straights. Some single lane construction zones exsist but are traffic light controlled and short in distance. There are some road snakes and potholes are few if any. If mowing operations are in effect watch for rocks in the road. This route also parallels many rock walls so rocks are always a threat.

Tourism Opportunities

There is fuel, food, and lodging along the way if needed.
 

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RedWing04
September 25, 2015
63 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
Living in Colorado I have ridden this route several times. The description is very factual. Good views. This route is one of Colorado's Scenic Byways and is also called the Highway of Legends. It gets this name because the Tarahumare Indians held these summits as sacred and believed that all life on earth originated from the area. An enjoyable road and definitely more enjoyable than Interstate 25.
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Jamkar
July 2, 2018
10 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
It's a wonderful road to ride in both directions La Veta to Trinidad then Trinidad to La Veta. Ride it in late Spring for the wildflowers and early fall for the foliage. Outstanding.
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hog3loves
October 10, 2015
14 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I've ridden CO 12 many times. Always scenic and the road is pleasurably curvy. Just a beautiful ride.
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