Colorado · Hiking

Pine-Piedra

25.3 mi
round trip
2,490 ft
climb
11,066 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Pine-Piedra open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Pine-Piedra, 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.

Pine-Piedra is a hard out-and-back hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, on the Columbine Ranger District. The trail rises from a low point of about 9,450 feet to a high point of about 11,066 feet, with a total climb of roughly 2,500 feet, and the route is about 25 miles long. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail surface is natural, with horses allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a lower elevation put July highs around 76°F and lows near 42°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through March. The station sits roughly 1,600 feet lower than the high point, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. The trip runs from June 1 through September 30. East Creek and First Fork are both within about 3 miles. Pine River Campground and Tradistan Tower are each about 4.4 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

Route details

Distance
25.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,490 ft
Summit
11,109 ft
Difficulty
Hard

Questions about this route

How long is the Pine-Piedra on Slide Mountain?

About 25.3 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Pine-Piedra?

About 2,490 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Pine-Piedra?

It is rated hard.

Conditions and forecast on Slide Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.