Colorado · Hiking · Near South Fork

Raspberry

RaspberryPhoto: dsearls, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
9.8 mi
round trip
417 ft
climb
11,510 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Raspberry open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Raspberry, 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.

Raspberry is a 9.8-mile out-and-back hike on the Divide Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado. The route climbs from 8,616 feet to 11,510 feet, a gain of about 417 feet, and is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface, and both bikes and horses are allowed. It is managed by the Forest Service and is open year-round. The Trout Trail lies about 2.6 miles away and Elk Creek about 3.2 miles. Palisade Campground is about 5.7 miles off, and the Rio Grande offers river fishing about 7.9 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Fun Valley RV Park

    Campground

    Campground · 5.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Ramon's Mexican Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 7 mi
  • If it rains

    Quiller Gallery

    Gallery

    Gallery · 15 mi from South Fork

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