Colorado · Hiking

Powerline

2.9 mi
round trip
354 ft
climb
7,695 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Powerline open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Powerline, 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.

Powerline is an easy out-and-back hike in the Pagosa Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 354 feet, and it runs from a low point of 7,324 feet to a high of 7,695 feet. The route is natural-surfaced and open to bikes, so it works for hikers and mountain bikers alike. The most comfortable stretch for a visit is summer into early fall, when typical averages from the nearby Vallecito Reservoir weather station run from highs around 76°F in June to about 72°F in September. Winter is cold, with January highs near 37°F and lows around 9°F. The trail is open from May 1 through November 30. Happy Camper RV Park is about 2.3 miles away, and Pagosa Pines RV Park is about 5.1 miles away. Mountain bikers can ride the Lower Rim and Boulder trails, both about half a mile off.

Local outfitters

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