Colorado · Hiking

Placita

3.6 mi
round trip
2,294 ft
climb
9,843 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

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

Placita is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Sopris Ranger District. The trail starts about half a mile from the town of Placita, and the route climbs from a low point of 7,553 feet to a high of 9,843 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,294 feet over a 3.6-mile round trip. The trail is natural-surface and allows horses, and bikes are not permitted. It is managed by the Forest Service and is open year-round, with parking at the Placita trailhead. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Crested Butte weather station, which sits about 1,000 feet lower, show July highs around 76°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-20s. Huntsman Ridge lies about a mile away, and McClure Pass X-C Ski is about 1.5 miles off. Bogan Flats Campground and Bogan Flats Group Campground are both within about 3 miles.

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