Shush Bekeeh
- 17.1 mi
- round trip
- 302 ft
- climb
- 7,952 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Is Shush Bekeeh open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Shush Bekeeh, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).
Travel is not advised to the San Juan NF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails from flooding
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF
Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest
Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Shush Bekeeh is a 17-mile out-and-back hike in the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises about 300 feet from a low point of 7,659 feet to a high of 7,952 feet, and it is rated hard. The route is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The open season runs from June 15 to October 15, and the most comfortable stretch is late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cortez show June highs around 76°F and September highs near 71°F, with July the warmest month at about 82°F. The trail sits close to other outdoor options. The Boggy mountain biking area is half a mile away, and the McNeil West hike is under a mile off. Climbers can head to the Dolores Boulders, about 1.5 miles away, and House Creek campground is roughly 5 miles out.
Local outfitters
- Sundance RV Park15 mi away
- HTR Resorts31 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Shush Bekeeh
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
35° / 22°
9 wet
Feb
38° / 24°
8 wet
Mar
47° / 30°
8 wet
Apr
55° / 35°
7 wet
May
65° / 44°
6 wet
Jun
76° / 54°
4 wet
Jul
82° / 58°
10 wet
Aug
79° / 57°
9 wet
Sep
71° / 50°
7 wet
Oct
58° / 40°
6 wet
Nov
45° / 30°
6 wet
Dec
35° / 22°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cortez 8 Se, CO, 19.2 mi away at 8,034 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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