Colorado · Hiking

Zapata

3.7 mi
round trip
1,630 ft
climb
11,848 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Zapata open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Zapata, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Carlos Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Zapata is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's San Carlos Ranger District, part of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The trail starts at a parking area named Zapata and covers about 3.7 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,630 feet from the low point of 10,217 feet to the high point of 11,848 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is marked as natural surface. The trail works for horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can make the trip. It is open year-round, and the parking is named simply Zapata. Several other hikes sit within a mile and a half, including Huerfano, Mount Lindsey and Lily Lake. For an overnight stay, Zapata Falls Campground and Oasis Campground are both about 5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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