Hermosa View

Hermosa View is an easy, short out-and-back hike in the Columbine Ranger District of San Juan National Forest in Colorado, about 1.8 miles long with a total elevation gain of about 100 feet. The route starts and ends at the Goulding Trailhead, which sits at roughly 7995 feet, and the high point of the trail reaches about 8149 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is a natural surface path, and it allows both horses and bikes. It stays open from May through October. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Lemon Dam weather station show May highs around 63°F and September highs around 70°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Waterdog Trot and the Cowboy Cuttoff Trail both lie about 0.2 miles away. Country Club Cave is a climbing area about 0.4 miles off, and Haviland Lake Campground is under a mile away.