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Highway of Legends
La Veta, Colorado
Highway 12 from La Veta to Trinidad, past the twin Spanish Peaks and old coal towns.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A quiet byway through Cuchara, dikes of volcanic rock that radiate from the Spanish Peaks, and the old coal-mining settlements. It feels a world away from the busier western passes. Good for a slow day with stops at galleries and cafes.
Good to know
- Combine with a night in La Veta
- Stop in Cuchara for views of the peaks
- Allow 2 hours without stops
- Best time
- Summer to fall
- Open
- All year; check snow in winter
- Getting there
- Paved highway with some bends
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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