Colorado · Hiking

Canon Rincon

16.6 mi
round trip
1,119 ft
climb
12,129 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Canon Rincon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Canon Rincon, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Canon Rincon is a hard hike in the Conejos Peak Ranger District of Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 16.6 miles, with a one-way climb of about 1,119 feet from a low point of roughly 10,187 feet to a high of about 12,129 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or on foot, and a less practical choice for cyclists. Tobacco Lake lies about half a mile away, and Bear Lake is about 2.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Lake Fork Campground is about 3.5 miles away, and the South Fork Conejos River offers canoeing about 4.9 miles from the trail.