Wahatoya Trail
7.3 mi
Distance
1,371 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 7m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Wahatoya Trail 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 7.3 miles long and gains 1,371 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is La Veta, Colorado, about 9 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 | 3,205 ft |
| End | 7.3 mi | 3,004 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), 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 9 mi away
- County:
- Las Animas County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
Bear Lake Campground (co)
9.8 mi awaySan Isabel National Forest
La Veta, CO
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Blue Lake Campground
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Purgatoire Campground
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