Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Logchutes 1

9.8 mi
round trip
585 ft
climb
8,102 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Logchutes 1 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Logchutes 1, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

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

Logchutes 1 is a hard hike in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, about 4.7 miles from Durango. The trail is an out-and-back of roughly 9.8 miles, with a one-way climb of about 585 feet from a low point of 7,557 feet to a high of 8,102 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced, with horses and bikes both allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Lemon Dam weather station, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 79°F with lows near 49°F, while August and September bring more wet days. The trail sits close to other outdoor options. Cougar Land and the Fire Line mountain biking route are each about 0.2 miles away, and Junction Creek Campground is about half a mile off. Lightner Creek, a paddling spot, lies about 3.3 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Junction Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Serious Texas Barbecue

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi

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