Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

Sawtooth

5.7 mi
round trip
1,831 ft
climb
12,066 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sawtooth open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Sawtooth is a 5.7-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, within the Divide Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest. The trail climbs from about 10,200 feet to 12,066 feet, a gain of 1,831 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trip is open year-round, and the trail is a natural fit for a longer stay in the area. Big Meadows Campground sits about 6.8 miles away, and Big Meadows Reservoir Boating Site is about 6.4 miles off. For more time on foot, Hunters Lake is about 3.9 miles away and Highline about 4 miles.