Colorado · Hiking · Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

North Taylor

5.3 mi
round trip
1,316 ft
climb
11,560 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is North Taylor open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name North Taylor, 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.

North Taylor is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, within the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 5.3 miles round trip, with a total elevation gain of 1,316 feet. The route starts at a low point of about 9,832 feet and climbs to a high point of about 11,560 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so riders can take it as well as hikers. It is open year-round, and the surrounding wilderness makes it a destination for those looking to spend a full day in the backcountry. Nearby, the Rainbow Trail (FS 1336) lies about a mile away, and Spread Eagle Peak and Hermit Lake are both within 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Alvarado Campground is about 3.9 miles off.

Local outfitters

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