Cuchara Canyon

Cucharas Canyon is a remote spot near Walsenburg that offers a quiet, out-of-the-way place to camp with your horses.

It’s more of a basic, no-frills location and, in our opinion, works better as a stopover rather than a destination you’d plan an entire trip around.

Access isn't complicated, with the option to camp at the trailhead or pull off along the road heading into the canyon, which is what we did.

The flexibility to roadside camp makes it easy to find a spot, but you’ll want to choose your pull-off carefully depending on your trailer setup.

There are no developed equestrian facilities, so you’ll need to bring your own horse containment and be fully self-sufficient.

The area does see hunting activity, especially later in the season, so being aware of your surroundings and visibility is important when riding.

We visited in mid-November and shared the area with several hunters.

There is active wildlife in the canyon, including bighorn sheep and deer, so plan your horse setup accordingly.

This is best used as a stopover location rather than a primary riding destination.