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Cordova Pass
Description: In addition to providing some of the best road access to high-mountain forests in Las Animas County, this pass also provides magnificent views of the Spanish Peaks and the many dikes radiating out like spokes in a wheel. Practically all the normal high-elevation species can be found here, including Gray Jay, Dusky Grouse, and American Three-toed Woodpecker.
Habitat: Spruce-Fir Forest, Mountain Meadow
Directions: Take CO-12 to the Huerfano/Las Animas County line, and head east along FR 415 (the road is signed for Cordova Pass). The road is Huerfano County for the first 6 miles, to the top of the pass, and then it is in Las Animas County. The road continues down the other side in Las Animas County. This road will eventually get to Aguilar and I-25, 30 miles from the top of the pass.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours of Operation:
Delorme: 92 B2
Roads of Colorado: 152 C1, 153 D1
Latitude: 37.348470000000
Longitude: 105.024600000000
Ownership: USFS
Lodging: Primitive camping
Parking: Roadside
Admission: Free
Restrictions or Hazards: Hiking can be a hazardous activity; bring raingear and water, and avoid thunderstorms
Handicap Access: Some viewing from car
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