Colorado · Hiking · West Elk Wilderness

East Soap

9.4 mi
round trip
2,075 ft
climb
10,679 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is East Soap open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name East Soap, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

East Soap is a hard hike in Colorado's West Elk Wilderness, part of the Gunnison Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 8,600 feet to about 10,700 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,075 feet over a round trip of about 9.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is open year-round, and the surrounding area has several other hikes within a few miles, including Soap Basin, Soap Creek and Coffeepot Creek. For an overnight stay, Soap Creek Corral is about 9 miles away.

Local outfitters

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