Colorado · Hiking

Dudley

8.1 mi
round trip
2,448 ft
climb
9,159 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Dudley open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Dudley, 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.

Dudley is a hard hike in the Pagosa Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back of about 8 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,448 feet, taking you from a low point of 7,363 feet to a high of 9,159 feet. The route is on natural surface and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The trail is open from June 1 to October 15, and the parking area is named First Fork. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July highs around 76°F with lows near 42°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through March. Baldy Mountain is less than a mile away, and the Do Right Trail is about 1.3 miles off. For an overnight base, Piedra Camp 1 and 2 sit about 3.4 miles away.

Local outfitters

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