Bonito Pass

Bonito Pass is an easy, short hike in the Divide Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado, about a mile long with a one-way elevation gain of about 270 feet. It is an out-and-back route that climbs from roughly 11,000 feet to about 11,250 feet, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, so riders and horsebackers can ride it as well as hikers. It is a year-round trip, and the surrounding area offers a variety of other outings close by. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. At a nearby weather station, typical July averages run around 72°F for the high and 40°F for the low, though that station sits well below the pass, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Winter there is cold, with typical January highs around 35°F. Nearby, Hot Creek Stock Dr. is about 1.6 miles away and Silver Creek about 3.5 miles. Paddlers can head to Park Creek, about 4 miles off, and Tucker Ponds Campground is about 4.2 miles away.