Colorado · Hiking

Blanco River

16.5 mi
round trip
2,944 ft
climb
11,817 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Blanco River open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Blanco River, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Blanco River hike is a hard out-and-back trail in the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, about 12 miles from the town of Treasure. The route is 16.5 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,944 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,200 feet to a high of about 11,800 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. It is a long, steep climb, so plan for a full day on foot. Blanco Basin Crags, a climbing area, sits just 0.3 miles away. Fish Creek, Fish Lake and Quartz Lake are all within about 4 miles and make good additions to a trip in the area.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.