Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

East Trout

13.0 mi
round trip
1,511 ft
climb
11,839 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is East Trout open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name East Trout, 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.

East Trout is a hard hike in the Weminuche Wilderness, part of the Divide Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado. The nearest town is Spar City, about 9 miles away. The trail is an out-and-back of about 13 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,511 feet, from a low point of about 9,400 feet to a high of about 11,800 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land. West Trout lies about 1.6 miles away, and Middle Creek is about 2.9 miles off. Palisade Meadows is about 3.9 miles away. For an overnight base, Ivy Creek Campground is about 6.7 miles from the trail.