South Fork Archuleta

Managing agency

Forest Service

South Fork Archuleta is a 7.1-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, managed by the Norwood Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest. The trail provides access to the South Fork Archuleta drainage area within this vast national forest system. As an out-and-back route, hikers will travel to a turnaround point before retracing their steps, making the total round-trip distance 14.2 miles. The trail is situated in the scenic San Juan Mountains region, offering typical high-country terrain and forest environments found throughout the GMUG National Forest. The trail is maintained by the Norwood Ranger District, which oversees recreation management and trail conditions in this portion of southwestern Colorado. Hikers planning a visit should contact the Norwood Ranger District for current trail conditions, seasonal accessibility, and any specific regulations or requirements for this route.