Colorado · Hiking

Wild Cherry

11.3 mi
round trip
2,962 ft
climb
11,824 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Wild Cherry open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Wild Cherry is a moderate hike in the Saguache Ranger District of Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, about 8.5 miles from the town of Crestone. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of about 8,529 feet to a high of about 11,824 feet, with a total elevation gain of roughly 2,962 feet over a distance of about 11.3 miles. The trail is rated moderate, and the route is natural-surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land. For a longer outing, Valley View Hot Springs and North Crestone Creek Campground are both within about 7.5 miles. The Elaine and Rito Alto hikes start within about 2 miles of the trail.

Local outfitters

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