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View Trail Map in AppAccess to the trail is from the Cordova Pass Trailhead, located at the summit of Cordova Pass along County Road 46. A recreation fee is required to park at the trailhead, which offers three overnight campsite locations, restrooms.
Within the Spanish Peaks Wilderness, group sizes are limited to a maximum of 15 people, or a combined total of 25 people and pack stock. Motorized and mechanized equipment, including bicycles and wagons, are prohibited. Camping and campfires are prohibited within 100 feet of streams and trails. Pets must be kept under immediate verbal or physical control at all times, and any livestock feed brought into the wilderness must be certified weed-free.
Path Type
Point to Point
Starting through scenic meadows and forested areas, this trail gradually climbs to the base of West Spanish Peak. There are several spots along the way to stop and take in views of the surrounding landscape. Wildflowers bloom along the path during the summer months, and hikers should remain alert for local wildlife, including black bears.
Above the timberline, the climb up the face of the peak becomes steep, rugged, and rocky. The rocks here are unstable and can slide underfoot, requiring careful foot placement. The trail can be difficult to follow at times; look for the next rock cairn to navigate. The ascent provides spectacular views of the region's unique rock-wall dikes spreading out like fingers from the base of the mountain. From the summit, panoramic vistas showcase East Spanish Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Range.
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