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Baker Trail

Beginning Elevation:	8,600 Feet (2680.8 Meters) Dodgeton Trail
Difficulty:	Moderate
Length, One-way:	3 Miles (5.0 Kilometers) Dodgeton Trail to Indian Creek Trail
Trail Number:	1,301
Usage:	Moderate
USGS Map:	Trinchera Peak, Cuchara Pass

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General Description

Baker Trail is accessed via Dodgeton or Indian Creek Trails, making a loop trip possible. Hike 1.5 miles on the Dodgeton Trail from Spring Creek Trailhead to the junction of Baker Trail. After another 1.5 miles you will reach Baker Creek, a developed area which includes the Cuchara Ski Area. It is another 1.5 miles to Indian Creek through the tight Baker Creek drainage. The trail stays near the creek and is steeper up to Indian Creek Trail. You will have to make 7 creek crossings, but most of them will be over culverts. Be warned that the trail has not been maintained recently and is very narrow in places and is not recommenced for motorized vehicles. Mountain bikes are allowed.

Directions from Cuchara: Travel 1/2 mile south from Cuchara on Highway 12 to the Spring Creek Trailhead.

Directions from La Veta: Travel 18 miles north of La Veta on Highway 12 to Blue Lake Road 413 and then to Indian Trail.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Accessible: May through Mid-October (NOTE: None) .

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Camping	Blue Lake and Bear Lake	No
	Fishing	Blue Lake and Bear Lake	No
	Hiking & Walking	Baker Trail	Yes
	Hunting	In season	Yes
	ATV Riding	Indian Creek Trail	No
	Motorcycle Riding	Indian Creek Trail	No
	Viewing Scenery	Fall aspen color	Yes

Related Activities

Dodgeton Trail - This trail starts at Spring Creek Trailhead, where there is parking, a new toilet and picnicking facilities. It is designated as a multiple use trail.

Indian Creek Trail - The trail starts at the north end of Bear Lake; connects with Baker and Dodgeton Trails, goes over Raspberry Mountain and ends at Indian Creek Road (County Road 421).

Indian Trailhead - The trail starts at the north end of Bear Lake; connects with Baker and Dodgeton Trails, goes over Raspberry Mountain and ends at Indian Creek Road (County Road 421).

Shortcut Trail - This trail links with Indian Creek and Dodgeton Trails and can make a nice loop with Shortcut and Dodgeton Trails.