Colorado · Hiking

South Fork

21.9 mi
round trip
2,335 ft
climb
11,438 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is South Fork open right now?

Closure in the area

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

South Fork is a hard hike in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, within the Conejos Peak Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 21.9 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,335 feet. It starts at the Upper South Fork Trailhead, which is open year-round, and the route runs on natural surface. The trail is rated hard, and it is open to horses. Bikes are not allowed. The low point is about 9,100 feet, and the high point reaches about 11,438 feet. The closest neighbors are Roaring Gulch, about 0.6 miles away, and the Valdez Trail, about 1.6 miles away. Trail Creek Camping Area is about 2.1 miles off, and the South Fork Conejos River, a canoeing route, is about 4.1 miles away.

Local outfitters

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