Colorado · Hiking · Near South Fork

Inspiration

25.1 mi
round trip
3,391 ft
climb
11,717 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 12 h ago

Is Inspiration open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Inspiration is a hard hike in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, within the Divide Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 8,800 feet to roughly 11,700 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 3,400 feet. The trip is about 25 miles long, and the trailhead is at Wason Park / Inspiration Point. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. For a full day on foot, plan on time to reach the high point and return. The closest neighbors are the Dry Gulch Trail, about 1.6 miles away, and Mountain Views at Rivers Edge RV Park, about 2 miles off. Mckenzie and Deep Creek are both within about 2.4 miles.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Mountain Views at Rivers Edge RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Kip's Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Quiller Gallery

    Gallery

    On your way back · 1 mi

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