Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The trailhead is on FDR 247, about 1 mile above Platoro Reservoir. The trailhead parking is to the left of the road, the trail is across the road to the right. This area is open to dispersal camping, the space is limited.
37.32151, -106.60025 · 37°19'17.4"N 106°36'0.9"W
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| Precip in | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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