Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

North Canyon

North CanyonPhoto: cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.4 mi
round trip
1,039 ft
climb
8,774 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 1 h ago

Is North Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name North Canyon, 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.

North Canyon is a moderate hike in the Columbine Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 3.4 miles long and rises roughly 1,000 feet from a low point of 7,736 feet to a high of 8,774 feet. It is an out-and-back route on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Vallecito Reservoir weather station, which sits about 1,100 feet lower, show July highs around 80°F with lows near 53°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 37°F and lows near 9°F. North Canyon Campground and East Creek, a cross-country ski area, both lie about 0.1 mile away. Graham Creek Campground is about 0.3 mile off, and Vallecito Reservoir is about 0.7 mile away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    North Canyon Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Pop Sushi

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 18 mi

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