Colorado · Hiking · Near South Fork

Wannamaker

9.5 mi
round trip
1,800 ft
climb
12,200 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Wannamaker open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Wannamaker, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Wannamaker is a hard hike in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, within the Saguache Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs about 1,800 feet from a low point of 10,404 feet to a high of 12,200 feet, covering roughly 9.5 miles round trip. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Plan for a full day on foot, with the climb spread across the length of the route. Several other hikes sit within about 2 miles, including Whale Creek, Coyote and Unknown Creek. Stone Cellar Campground, about 7 miles away, offers a place to stay.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Stone Cellar Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 7.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Two Rivers BBQ

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 17 mi
  • If it rains

    Creede Underground Mining Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 15 mi from South Fork

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