Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

Sierra Vandera

8.1 mi
round trip
1,672 ft
climb
11,521 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sierra Vandera open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Sierra Vandera, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sierra Vandera is a hard hike in the Weminuche Wilderness, part of the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 9,800 feet to about 11,500 feet over roughly 8 miles, with a total gain of about 1,670 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. That makes it a good fit for riders on horseback or for hikers who want to move at a slower pace. The Pine River mountain biking area sits just 0.3 miles away, and the Flint Creek hike is about 1.6 miles off. Climbers can head to Pope's Nose, about 1.8 miles away, and paddlers will find the Los Pinos River about 2 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.