Colorado · Hiking

Poison Ivy

1.3 mi
round trip
57 ft
climb
6,898 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Poison Ivy open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Poison Ivy, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Poison Ivy is a short, easy hike in the Pagosa Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.3 miles long and rises about 57 feet from a low point of 6,853 feet to a high of 6,898 feet, making it a gentle out-and-back. The route is natural-surfaced and open to horses, and bikes are not allowed. It sits close to several other destinations, including the Sheep Creek hike just 0.1 mile away and the Devils Hole hike at about 0.6 mile. The Piedra Camp 2 and 3 campgrounds are also within about 0.6 mile. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Vallecito Dam weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 49°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The trail is open seasonally from June 1 to September 30.

Local outfitters

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