Highlight (Segment) • Trail
La Cueva Cutoff Trail
This Highlight goes through a protected area
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Carson National Forest
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oliviakellis
November 11, 2025
Also known as the Ojito Maes Trail (182), the La Cueva Cutoff can be a bit tricky to locate—some maps omit this connecting path entirely. The junction is marked by subtle clues, like an old metal bedspring near the turnoff, so having a GPS track is helpful. Once found, the trail climbs steeply through ponderosa forest before opening into wide grassy meadows scattered with wildflowers and shaded groves. The tread is rough and eroded in places, but the scenery of open fields, mountain views, and quiet solitude makes this an unforgettable section of backcountry travel.
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Distance 2.22 km
Uphill 340 m