Colorado · Hiking

Ute - Sunnyside

7.4 mi
round trip
900 ft
climb
10,010 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 23 h ago

Is Ute - Sunnyside open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Ute - Sunnyside is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Eagle Ranger District. The trail is about 7.4 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 900 feet, taking you from a low point of about 9,035 feet to a high of about 10,010 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, with horses allowed and bikes not. The trail is open year-round, so you can plan a trip any time of year. For a longer outing, Sunnyside Lakes lies about 4.3 miles away, and Indian Cliffs and Hooper Lake Trail are each about 4.9 miles off. Bear Lake Campground, roughly 6 miles away, offers a place to stay.

Local outfitters

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