Colorado · Hiking · Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Huerfano

8.7 mi
round trip
2,162 ft
climb
11,160 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Huerfano open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Huerfano, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Carlos Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Huerfano is a hard hike in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, part of the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado. The trail is about 8.7 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,162 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly the same point, making it an out-and-back route. The nearest town is Chama, about 10.6 miles away. The trail is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. That makes it a viable option for riders as well as hikers. Several other hikes sit close by. Zapata is about 0.6 miles away, and Ute is about 0.7 miles away. Mount Lindsey and Lily Lake are each about 1.2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Zapata Falls Campground is about 5.5 miles away.