Cuchara, Mountain community in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States.
Located at an elevation of 2581 meters, Cuchara sits on the eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Spanish Peaks.
The settlement developed during the late 19th century as mining and logging operations expanded throughout the mountainous regions of Colorado.
The Spanish name 'Cuchara', meaning spoon, reflects the valley's curved shape and the early Spanish influence in this region of Colorado.
State Highway 12 provides access to Cuchara, connecting visitors to hiking trails, fishing spots, and accommodation options in the surrounding forest.
The Cucharas River flows near the settlement, while Cucharas Pass reaches almost 10,000 feet elevation a few miles south of the community.
Location: Huerfano County
Elevation above the sea: 2,581 m
GPS coordinates: 37.37920,-105.10000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:43
Colorado features natural areas and historical sites away from common routes. The locations range from sand formations at Paint Mines Park to Zapata waterfalls. Bishop Castle displays hand-built stone architecture in the forest, while Devil's Causeway presents narrow rock bridges in the wilderness. Fossil discoveries, dinosaur tracks, and abandoned mining towns document the state's history.
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40.6 km
Spanish Peaks
11.1 km
Zapata Falls
48.1 km
Spanish Peaks Wilderness
10.7 km
Culebra Peak
29.6 km
West Spanish Peak
9.4 km
North La Veta Pass
27.3 km
Lathrop State Park
34.6 km
Fort Garland
29.8 km
Little Bear Peak
40.8 km
Mount Lindsey
38 km
East Spanish Peak
16 km
Ludlow Tent Colony Site
46 km
Ellingwood Point
41.4 km
Mount Mestas
23 km
Iron Mountain
31.8 km
Montoya Ranch
40.8 km
Red Mountain
30.6 km
Francisco Plaza
16.4 km
A. A. Salazar House
34.9 km
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Medina Cemetery
38.5 km
San Luis Bridge
35.8 km
Rito Seco Creek Culvert
35.1 km
San Luis Southern Railway Trestle
39.6 km
Capilla de San Isidro
36.8 km
Bridge over Burro Cañon
42.8 km
Monument Lake Park Building and Hatchery Complex
19.8 km
Maitland Arroyo Bridge
39.6 kmReviews
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