La Garita Wilderness

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Biker Eagle

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Chelsea, AL, USA
First Name
Steve
Last Name
Culbertson
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9519

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Former NOPD LEO
1)Take Hwy 114 north out of Saguache, Colorado then turn left on CR NN 14 and proceed through Rabbit Gulch. You will soon climb over Cochetopa Pass/Continental Divide. At Cochetopa State Wildlife Area turn left onto CR KK14/FR788. Continue on to McDonough Ranch and over Los Pinos Pass. Stay on FR788 to the series of 3 campgrounds(Cebola, Spruce and Hidden Valley) along Cebola Creek. From these campgrounds you will be about 4 miles from Deer Lakes and good trout fishing. After Deer Lakes continue another 3 miles to Slumgullion Pass and Colorado Hwy 149. Six miles more and you reach the beginning of the Alpine Loop and Lake City.
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It is a diverse area with giant rock outcroppings, alpine mountain passes, abundant wildlife, and beautiful streams & camping. This area is overlooked by most travelers, and makes a great warmup to the Alpine Loop.
 
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