Colorado · Hiking · South San Juan Wilderness

V Rock

8.0 mi
round trip
1,767 ft
climb
10,641 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is V Rock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name V Rock, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

V Rock is a hard hike in the South San Juan Wilderness, part of the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The route is an out-and-back of about 8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,767 feet, taking you from a low point of about 9,629 feet to a high of about 10,641 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open to horses. The trip is best planned around the open season, which runs from June 1 to September 30, and the parking is at the Buckles Lake Trailhead. That makes it a natural base for exploring the surrounding area, which includes the V-Mountain climbing area, also known as V Rock, about 0.7 miles away, and the Buckles Lake hike at 0.9 miles. Navajo Peak is about 1.9 miles off, and Blanco River Group Campground is about 5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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