Colorado · Hiking · Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Phantom Terrace

4.9 mi
round trip
690 ft
climb
12,828 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Phantom Terrace open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Phantom Terrace, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Phantom Terrace is a 4.9-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, within the Saguache Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest. The trail climbs about 690 feet from a low point of 12,414 feet to a high of 12,828 feet, and it is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is open to horses, and bikes are not allowed. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or for hikers who want to avoid the trail on a bike. The closest neighbors are the Comanche and Comanche Spur mountain biking trails, both under a mile away. Alvarado Campground sits about 3.7 miles off, and the Sangre de Cristo Range climbing area is about 4.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

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