Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

Williams Creek

19.6 mi
round trip
3,543 ft
climb
11,901 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 10 h ago

Is Williams Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Williams Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Williams Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, part of the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 8,366 feet to 11,901 feet, a total gain of 3,543 feet over a route of about 19.6 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open from June 1 to September 30. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, so riders can plan a pack trip. The trip is long and steep, and the high point sits well above the low point, so expect a significant climb over the course of the day. The trailhead is called Williams Creek TH, and the parking is at that location. The surrounding area offers several other options. Indian Creek is about 0.8 miles away, and Palisade Meadows is about 1.7 miles away. Palisades Campground is about 2.7 miles away, and the Middle Fork Piedra River, a paddling route, is about 4.4 miles away.

Local outfitters

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