Wahatoya
1.6 mi
Distance
787 ft
Elev. Gain
56m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Wahatoya is a point-to-point trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Las Animas County, Colorado. It is 1.6 miles long and gains 787 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is La Veta, Colorado, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,804 ft |
| End | 1.6 mi | 3,049 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- La Veta, CO · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Las Animas County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Bear Lake Campground (co)
11.5 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
La Veta, CO
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Blue Lake Campground
11.8 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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Purgatoire Campground
12.6 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
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