Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Vallecito Vis

1.2 mi
round trip
51 ft
climb
7,942 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Vallecito Vis open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Vallecito Vis, 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 Vis is an easy, short hike in the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 1.2 miles long and rises roughly 50 feet from a low point of 7,882 feet to a high of 7,942 feet, making it a gentle out-and-back. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Vallecito Reservoir show July highs around 80°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. The trail sits right next to Vallecito Campground, about 0.2 miles away, and the Vallecito Horse Route 1 is about 0.4 miles off. Climbers can head to the Penthouse climbing area, about 0.8 miles away, and the Beri View Trail is a similar distance.

Around this trail

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    Vallecito Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.2 mi from the trail

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