Summerville

Summerville is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Colorado's Fossil Ridge Wilderness, within the Gunnison Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total elevation gain of 207 feet, and it starts and ends at roughly 11,663 feet, with the high point at about 11,875 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is a simple walk that fits easily into a day spent exploring the surrounding wilderness. It's a low-commitment outing, and the climb is gentle enough to make it a natural pairing with other nearby trails. Van Tuyl lies about a mile away, and Willow Creek Trail is about 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Gold Creek Campground is about 3.8 miles away. Climbers can find Taylor Canyon Bouldering about 7.6 miles from the trail.