Hiking
Spanish Peaks Country is a playground for hiking enthusiasts. With a large network of rewarding, awe-inspiring trails throughout the region, you’ll have no trouble choosing one or several to conquer.
Baker Trail #1301
This natural trail is a connector trail between the Indian Trail #1300 and Dodgeton Trail #1302.
Cuerno Verde Trail
Loop trail with paved surface encircles Martin Lake. The trail offers exceptional views of the Spanish Peaks, Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, and Greenhorn Mountain.
Dodgeton Trail #1302
This natural trail connects the Indian Trail #1300 and the Spring Creek Day Use Area.
Hogback Trail
Interpretative loop trail with natural surface. The trail winds through sandstone formations and climbs a rocky hogback ridge with exceptional views of the Spanish Peaks, Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, Wet Mountain Range and Greenhorn Mountain.
School Nature Trail
The School Nature Trail is .25 miles long in a 3-acre park. It is an interpretive loop trail with stone dust surface with a slight rise to the painted benches.
Wahatoya Lake Trail
Loop trail with natural and gravel surface. The trail meanders through fields, woods and along the lake edge.
Wahatoya Trail #1304
The trail crosses the saddle between West Spanish Peak and East Spanish Peak. It offers splendid views of the plains to the north, Wet Mountains and Greenhorn Mountains. High clearance 4WD is needed on Forest Service Road #442 to drive the last two miles to the Wahatoya Trailhead.
In Spanish Peaks Country, you’ll find everything from relaxing strolls through jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery to challenging ascents reserved for the highly experienced.