Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

West Ute

10.3 mi
round trip
902 ft
climb
11,802 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is West Ute open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name West Ute, 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.

West Ute is a 10.3-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, within the Divide Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest. The trail climbs from about 10,820 feet to 11,802 feet, a gain of 902 feet, and is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trip is open year-round, and the trail is a natural fit for a horseback ride. Plan for a full day on foot or on horseback, with the high point at 11,802 feet. East Ute lies just 0.7 miles away, and Ute Lake and Ute Creek are both about 2.8 miles off. Jagged Mountain, a mountaineering objective, is about 5.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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