Colorado · Hiking · Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Simmons Peak

11.3 mi
round trip
1,389 ft
climb
10,997 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Simmons Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Simmons Peak is a hard hike in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness, part of the Saguache Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado. The Forest Service manages the land, and the peak sits within designated wilderness. The route is an out-and-back of about 11 miles, with a low point of 9,544 feet and a high of 10,997 feet. The one-way climb gains about 1,389 feet. Horses are allowed, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes are not. For planning, Round Hill is about 1.3 miles away, and the Gutz and Pot O Gold hikes are within 3 miles. Four Seasons RV Park is about 5.7 miles away for an overnight stay.

Local outfitters

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