Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Rim

2.3 mi
round trip
482 ft
climb
8,934 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Rim open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Rim is an easy, out-and-back hike of about 2.3 miles in the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest. The trail rises from a low point of 8,736 feet to a high of 8,934 feet, a gain of about 480 feet, and is rated easy. The route is on natural surface and allows horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Transfer Campground sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Transfer and Big Al hikes are also close by. That makes it easy to pair this outing with another walk or a night in the area. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cortez put May highs around 65°F and September highs near 71°F. That station sits about 900 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the Rim run cooler. The trail is open from June 1 to November 14. The Big Al Trail parking area is the closest place to park.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Transfer Campground

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chavolo's Mexican Restaurant

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Animas Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 22 mi

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