Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Rio Grande National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Non-Motorized Trail -- Camping is not permitted at the trailhead itself since it is located within the Rio Grande Canyon, Summer Home Group. Parking for the trail is available approximately 200 yards northeast of the trail. Trail signs along the road from the parking area point the way to the trail.
37.77151, -107.14236 · 37°46'17.4"N 107°8'32.5"W
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 38 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 74 | 79 | 76 | 70 | 59 | 47 | 35 |
| Low °F | -1 | 1 | 11 | 20 | 28 | 34 | 41 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 11 | 0 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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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