South Colony Road

South Colony Road is a 13.9-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the San Juan National Forest, managed by the Gunnison Ranger District. This route follows a road-based path through the national forest, offering access to the remote South Colony area. The trail's out-and-back format means hikers will cover approximately 27.8 miles round trip if completing the full distance. The road-based nature of this trail makes it suitable for various outdoor users, though specific terrain details and difficulty ratings are not available. The elevation gain for this route has not been documented. This trail provides access to a less-traveled section of the San Juan National Forest, which encompasses over 1.8 million acres of Colorado wilderness. The Gunnison Ranger District manages a diverse landscape of peaks, forests, and backcountry terrain across the region. Visitors should contact the Gunnison Ranger District office for current trail conditions, road access status, and any seasonal restrictions, as road-based trails in national forests can be affected by weather and maintenance schedules. This remote location requires adequate preparation and self-sufficiency.