Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

East Ute

6.8 mi
round trip
1,404 ft
climb
12,111 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is East Ute open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name East Ute, 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 Ute 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 Howardsville, about 13.5 miles away. The trail is an out-and-back of about 6.8 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,404 feet, starting at roughly 10,707 feet and reaching about 12,111 feet at the high point. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land. West Ute lies about 0.7 miles away, and Ute Lake is about 2.1 miles off. Ute Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3.4 miles away, and Lost Trail Campground is about 6.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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