Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

Vallecito

10.7 mi
round trip
2,482 ft
climb
12,493 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Vallecito open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Vallecito, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Vallecito is a hard hike in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, part of the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 10,000 feet to roughly 12,500 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,482 feet over a distance of about 10.7 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The trip runs from June 1 through September 30, and the trail is not open to bikes. Plan for a full day on foot, with horses allowed for those who ride. Nearby, Rock Creek and the Leviathan Lake Route are both about 2.8 miles away, and the Sunlight Lake Route is a similar distance. Climbers can head to The Grenadiers, about 3.3 miles off.

Local outfitters

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