Colorado · Hiking

Lower Weminuche

14.4 mi
round trip
1,591 ft
climb
8,415 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 9 h ago

Is Lower Weminuche open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Lower Weminuche, 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 Weminuche is a 14.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Pagosa Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of 7,614 feet to a high of 8,415 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,591 feet. It is a hard route, and the climb is spread across the full length of the trail. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The Forest Service lists the open season as running from June 1 to October 15, and the most comfortable stretch for a visit is typically late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 41°F, while September cools to highs around 70°F. Bridge Campground and Crazy Horse Outfitters are both within about 2 miles of the trail, and the Piedra River - Upper West climbing area is about 2.7 miles away. Weminuche Creek, a paddling route, is about 4.1 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.