Colorado · Hiking · Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Macey

7.4 mi
round trip
1,624 ft
climb
11,884 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Macey open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Macey, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Macey is a hard hike in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, within the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The route is an out-and-back of about 7.4 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,624 feet, taking you from a low point of about 10,149 feet to a high of about 11,884 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The trip is year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for a full day in the high country. The climb is a steady one, and the route's length and gain make it a serious outing rather than a short walk. Nearby, Horn Creek and the Rainbow Trail (FS1336) are both within about a mile and a half. The Crestones climbing area is about 3.7 miles away, and Alvarado Campground offers a place to stay about 4.4 miles off.

Local outfitters

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