Little Taylor
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 7.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,707 ft
- climb
- 10,242 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Little Taylor open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Little Taylor, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Travel is not advised to the San Juan NF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails from flooding
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest
Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Little Taylor is a hard hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 8,515 feet to about 10,242 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,707 feet over a distance of about 7.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open from roughly June 15 to October 15. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Plan for a full day on foot, and consider the open season dates when you go. Nearby, the Morrison hike and the Little Bear Pack Trail are each about 2 miles away, and the Morrison Trail is about 2.2 miles off. For an overnight base, West Dolores Campground sits about 5.8 miles from the trail.
Local outfitters
- HTR Resorts25 mi away
- Alpen Rose RV Park26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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