Colorado · Hiking

Lower Rim

4.8 mi
round trip
156 ft
climb
7,695 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Lower Rim open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Lower Rim, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lower Rim is a moderate hike of about 4.8 miles on an out-and-back route in the Pagosa Ranger District of San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 156 feet from a low point of 7,509 feet to a high of 7,695 feet, and the natural-surface path is open to bikes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Vallecito Reservoir weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. The Creek hike starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Catamount (#313) mountain bike trail is about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Happy Camper RV Park is about 3 miles away and Pagosa Pines RV Park about 4.7 miles.

Local outfitters

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