Access to the wilderness is mainly from the north via Hwy 160 or from the east through the town of Antonito. My third and final morning in the Second Meadows of Elk Creek, in the southern San Juan … The South San Juan Wilderness was designated as a national wilderness area by the United States Congress in 1980. Thx Reggie Day 4: We will take a layover day. The leaders will provide pre-trip correspondence and information to help make this possible. It will take you to lakes, streams and above the timberline for some amazing vistas. We will send a trip roster to all participants well before the trip to help facilitate ride sharing. General Safety Information Ages of volcanic activity followed by This summit will put you high above what many consider to be Colorado's finest mountain range. Hiking Colorado’s Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas Donna Ikenberry’s book is an excellent resource for hiking and backpacking trip planners. Containing over 160,000 acres of land, this massive wilderness is governed by the United States Forest Service and it is located within South Central Colorado. Pls email me with what you have at Garrett dot Reggie at gmail dot com. We tried to make a backpacking loop out of it based on Nat Geo’s 1305 South Colorado Backpacking Loops. This will allow time for learning wilderness skills, natural history, relaxing, and simply enjoying the great outdoors. They stretch from the San Luis Valley on the east side to beyond Durango and Telluride on the west. This will be a 5-day, 4-night backpacking trip (plus 2 travel days) in the scenic South San Juan Wilderness in SW Colorado. We just returned from an incredible 5 day backpacking trip to the South San Juan Wilderness in SW Colorado. A sobering uneasiness about your place in the local food chain notwithstanding, you can trek an incredible 26-mile circle route by stitching together five trails within this 158,790-acre wilderness. We plan to cover about 5.5 miles, gaining about 500 feet and losing about 700 feet. Two of our campsites will be above 11,000 feet and the third will be at about 10,000 feet. Backpacking Light. Our work is accomplished by volunteers and aided by a salaried staff, encouraging grassroots involvement. For the return leg, use Glacier Lake, Twin Lake, Conejos, and Roaring Gulch Trails, and you'll cross alpine cirques, glacially carved tundra, and subalpine meadows. Home › Forums › Campfire › Post-Trip Reports › South San Juan Wilderness: Elk Creek/CDT/South Fork Conejos Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners ( disclosure ) A sobering uneasiness about your place in the local food chain notwithstanding, you can trek an incredible 26-mile circle route by stitching together five trails within this 158,790-acre wilderness. Measuring 120 miles from east to west and 60 miles from north to south, the nearly 2-million-acre San Juan National Forest has been protected as public land since 1905. Our entry trailhead is located about 23 miles from the town of Chama, NM off Colorado Highway 17. We chose the South San Juan Wilderness for this trip because we hunt elk there every fall. There's elbow room to spare in this lofty hiker's haven. Located in Southwest Colorado, the Weminuche Wilderness area (pronounced whem-a-nooch) is the largest Wilderness area in Colorado, spanning 499,771 acres across the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. Participants are urged to share their experiences from their local activities, so we can all learn about new areas. The itinerary described here should be taken as a general plan, and the actual route and schedule may depart from it. This is a neighboring wilderness to the larger and more popular Weminuche Wilderness, has 45 miles of the CDT going across it and is known as Colorado's wildest corner. This beginner trip is for you. Been looking for decent 20-40 mile loops/lassos in Northern NM and seems like for our interests (lakes w/ fishing, alpine, valleys), there are more options in South San Juan Wilderness just north in Colorado. Measuring 120 miles from east to west and 60 miles from north to south, the nearly 2-million-acre San Juan National Forest has been protected as public land since 1905. It's known as Colorado's wildest corner with … Miles of beautiful scenic trails with close-up views of towering mountain peaks and crystal clear lakes, along with peaceful solitude, reward those backpacking on the San Juan … Over time, the area has become a destination for outdoor recreation and wilderness adventures, giving visitors access to a handful of 14,000-foot summits, scenic wilderness areas, and cultural and historical treasures. We are concerned about conservation and the sustainability of natural resources, both locally and globally. The majestic San Juan Mountain range is often called America's Switzerland. Blue Lake Trail is a 10.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pagosa Springs, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. There are currently no trips planned. Please email. For example, reducing our camp footprint by camping in designated campsite, and packing out all that we pack in (including food scraps). Trip members arriving from other parts of the country should explore the option of flying to one of these cities (Santa Fe and Durango have limited air service) and sharing a rental car or arranging a ride. This trail has it all: hiking, river crossings, snow crossings, mud crossings, swamp crossings, the CDT, beautiful lakes, scrambling areas, random side trails that can throw you off course (but you’ll figure them out) and gorgeous views that will take your breath away if the altitude hasn’t! Playing next. The delightful mountain towns of Durango, Silverton, Pagosa Springs, South Fork and Creede surround and provide access into the wilderness. I'm hoping to do a 7-8 day trip at the end of June - early July. The Trip Looking to learn or refresh backpacking skills? The Sierra Club is an environmentally focused entity. They stretch from the San Luis Valley on the east side to beyond Durango and Telluride on the west. Each of us needs to be prepared to meet these challenges. Share what you know about this area with the community. A 4 day backpacking adventure into Colorado's South San Juan Wilderness. Giving your body an extra couple of days to adjust to the elevation can often make a big difference between enjoying the trip or merely just enduring it. From there, it's a steady descent back into the trees where the well-designed trail contours around through lush wildflowers and offers an occasional view into the East Fork Valley. I have a trip coming up the week of August 19th, my current plan is to hike the Elk Creek/Valle Victoria loop in the South San Juan Wilderness. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until October. Our entry trailhead is located about 23 miles from the town of Chama, NM off Colorado Highway 17. Participants must be prepared for rain. The National Geographic/Trails Illustrated map South San Juan, Del Norte (map #142) covers the entire route. The South San Juan Wilderness offers some of the best backpacking experience in Colorado, with more than 180 miles of established trails, including a 42-mile section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Colorado's last official griz was killed here in 1979, but unconfirmed sightings persist to this day. South San Juan Wilderness – Aug. 2020: Trip Report Prior to the backpacking trip my brother and I took in the Weminuche Wilderness in late July (trip report here ) I had done nine other backpacking trips, none of which were in Colorado. Our trek in Southern Colorado’s South San Juan Wilderness is a great location for an introductory trip in a high altitude setting. The South San Juan wilderness is located in southern Colorado near the towns of Pagosa Springs, South Fork, and Antonito. I'll have 4 nights, which should give me time to Where: 335 miles southwest of Denver and 230 miles north of Albuquerque. Day 1: Our trip officially starts in the early afternoon at a campsite near our entry trailhead. All cooking gear and stoves are provided. Keep in mind, as well, that at least 1 hour of the hike (in the middle of it) will be at, or above, treeline - so, do factor that into your timing if thunderstorms are in the forecast. ©. Over time, the area has become a destination for outdoor recreation and wilderness adventures, giving visitors access to a handful of 14,000-foot summits, scenic wilderness areas, and cultural and historical treasures. I'm looking for any info on the South San Juan Wilderness. Accessible just south of Plataro, Colorado the San Juan Wilderness is home to the Epic Loop. They stretch from the San Luis Valley on the east side to beyond Durango and Telluride on the west. They also have the popular Durango Silverton narrow gauge railroad that skirts the west side of the Weminuche. Pack less. South San Juan Wilderness Day Four – Blue Lake to Middle Fork of the Conejos River (aka the day of the flying dog) : Liz and I adopted this canine from the Boulder Humane Society, Emma, that will forever be a … The South San Juan Wilderness Topographic Hiking Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map covering all hiking trails in the South San Juan Wilderness in the southern San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado and surroundings with a 1:63,360 scale (1 in = 1 mi). This beginner trip is for you. Specific driving directions will also be sent before departure. Been looking for decent 20-40 mile loops/lassos in Northern NM and seems like for our interests (lakes w/ fishing, alpine, valleys), there are more options in South San Juan Wilderness just north in Colorado. Crowd-free, rocky mountain highs -- you'll find this and more in Colorado's South San Juan Wilderness. Kershaw, Linda J., Andy MacKinnon, and Jim Pojar. Contact the leader for details. We also did a day hike before our three day backpacking … About 3 miles into the day's journey we will join the CDT. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/south-san-juan-wilderness Report. It was a fine a Daytime temperatures will likely be in the 50s to 60s. San Juan Mountains Backpacking Adventures Sunday, July 19 – Friday, July 24, 2015 AREA DESCRIPTION: The San Juan Mountains are a range of the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado. It is well known to backpackers because it will drop them off at Needleton for a hike to the Chicago Basin and the Needle Mountains. The trailhead for Crater Lake is a fair distance off any major highway - roughly 18 miles off of US Highway 160 - in close proximity to relatively unknown Elwood Pass (Forest Road 380). On the planned layover day, we can explore above the treeline along the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). Hiking Colorado's Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas: A Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series) The South San Juan Wilderness offers some of the best backpacking experience in Colorado, with more than 180 miles of established trails, including a 42-mile section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The last known grizzly bear in Colorado was killed in the wilderness in 1979. Blue Lake Loop, South San Juan Wilderness, CO Situated south of Platoro Reservoir, this 17.7 mile hike offers a mix of wooded valleys, alpine meadows and a an … Wilderness Areas: San Juan National Forest encompasses 4 Wilderness areas which make the perfect backpacking experience. One such hidden gem is (yet another) Crater Lake, tucked away in the South San Juan Wilderness - an area labeled by many as "Colorado's wildest corner". Containing nearly 160,000 acres of land, this massive wilderness is governed by the United States Forest Service and it is located within South Central Colorado. The South San Juan Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in the San Juan National Forest, east of Pagosa Springs, in southern Colorado.. Our outings seek to empower participants toward greater understanding, advocacy, and participation in the goals of the Club. We will provide all food and cooking equipment, although you must bring your own cup, bowl, and spoon. Two Wilderness Areas--the South San Juan Neighboring towns: Pagosa Springs, Southfork, Del Norte, Monte Vista, Summitville, Platoro, Chromo (Choma, New Mexico) Many call the South San Juan Wilderness Colorado's wildest corner. Originally designated as wilderness by Congress in 1980, it is a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System and now maintains 158,790 acres. Day 5: On today’s hike we will walk along the Elk Creek trail, primarily downhill. Afternoon thunderstorms, lightning, hail, snow, and high winds can occur this time of the year. The day's journey is about 8 miles, with 1,400 feet of elevation loss and 200 feet of gain, with our campsite at about 10,000 feet. This trip is tailored to beginner backpackers who are interested in developing skills associated with wilderness travel. Blue Lake Loop, South San Juan Wilderness, CO Situated south of Platoro Reservoir, this 17.7 mile hike offers a mix of wooded valleys, alpine meadows and a an … South San Juan Wilderness, Conejos River. Visiting the South San Juan Wilderness All on-trip meals are included in the trip fee, beginning with dinner on our first day and including lunch on our last day. I'll have 4 nights, which should give me time to This will allow time for learning wilderness skills, natural history, relaxing, and simply enjoying the great outdoors. The wilderness encompasses 158,790 acres and is often called Colorado’s wildest corner and is known for its sweeping vistas, solitude, bottomlands, spacious U-shaped valleys, glaciated uplands, jagged mountains and pinnacles, and high, gentle hills. A high country stunner that defines Colorado wilderness. Our trek in Southern Colorado’s South San Juan Wilderness is a great location for an introductory trip in a high altitude setting. Our daily hiking distances will be moderate. Back in 2009, I had spent a couple of nights backpacking in the South San Juan Wilderness. Government information and links are at the bottom of this page. Green Lake to Blue Lake Loop off 250. hard (3) South San Juan Wilderness. The San Juan Mountains are one of the largest distinct mountain systems in the U.S. The San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado are a patchwork of wildly varied sub-ranges, many tucked away in vast wilderness areas. Some believe that it is still home to a few grizzlies, but there is no sufficient evidence yet to prove this. Dogs are also able to use this trail. We'll camp by the Dipping Lakes at an elevation of 11,250 feet. We arranged a shuttle and thru-hiked a […] Dogs on leash Backpacking Camping Hiking Horseback riding Nature trips running Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife Muddy Over grown Rocky Scramble Snow. Looking to learn or refresh backpacking skills? The trip difficulty is rated 2 on a scale from 1 to 5, where a rating of 1 would correspond to the least difficult of the trips that we offer and a rating of 5 would denote the most difficult. The South Fork Trail culminates at Blue Lake beneath the Divide, where you can peer west to the Tierra Amarilla Land Grant (site of the '79 grizzly encounter). © 2020 Pocket Outdoor Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Guidebooks, maps, personal info, etc. Two Wilderness Areas--the South San Juan I wake, my second morning in the Second Meadows of Elk Creek in the southern San Juan Mountains. It's very popular with fly fisherman and for good reason. The northern edge extends to Highway 114 west of Sagauche (sa-WACH) and the south end approaches Highway 160. We were finding lots of 12-17 mile in-and-outs in NM. The Trip Looking to learn or refresh backpacking skills? Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners . In the months before the trip, the leaders will provide participants with detailed information about gear and clothing requirements to help ensure a safe trip. The South San Juan Wilderness is located in the San Juan Mountains and was designated wilderness in December 1980. Sat, Jul 25, 2009, 6:00 AM: Big Mountains in the Summertime!This will be a 5-day, 4-night backpacking trip (plus 2 travel days) in the scenic South San Juan Wilderness in SW Colorado. Specific driving directions will also be sent before departure. The South San Juan Wilderness is located in the San Juan National Forest, east of Pagosa Springs, in southern Colorado. I … The San Juan Mountains are one of the largest distinct mountain systems in the U.S. Of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners (peaks that rise over 14,000 feet in elevation), 13 call the San Juans home, including Uncomp General Safety Information Ages of volcanic activity followed by Given the untamed lay of this land, it's not hard to figure why holdout bears would choose the South San Juans as their last stronghold. The Continental Divide Trail diverges to the left just before you pass the South San Juan Wilderness sign near mile 1.5. A list of suggested personal equipment will be sent to all participants. We were finding lots of 12-17 mile in-and-outs in NM. Our trek in Southern Colorado’s South San Juan Wilderness is a great location for an introductory trip in a high altitude setting. Trip members arriving from other parts of the country should explore the option of flying to one of these cities (Santa Fe and Durango have limited air service) and sharing a rental car or arranging a ride. Maps:South San Juan/Del Norte, #142 ($9.95, Trails Illustrated, 800-962-1643). San Juan Mountains Backpacking Adventures Sunday, July 19 – Friday, July 24, 2015 AREA DESCRIPTION: The San Juan Mountains are a range of the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Check back soon. Located in Rio Grande and San Juan National Forests. Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until notified to do so by the trip leader. They form the Continental Divide, arcing from near Chama, New Mexico to Silverton and Telluride, Colorado. This beginner trip is for you. Looking to learn or refresh backpacking skills? We will send a trip roster to all participants well before the trip to help facilitate ride sharing. Backpacking The South San Juan Wilderness. For shelter, tents are strongly encouraged, and lightweight waterproof tarps are the required minimum. The South San Juan Wilderness was designated as a national wilderness area by the United States Congress in 1980. We will provide a menu that appeals to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The fishing: well, the Blanco, San Juan and Conejos Rivers all start their journeys to the oceans here. This beginner trip is for you. Maybe it's the jagged 13,000-foot peaks clawing the sky that make the area seem so raw and foreboding. Those peaks greedily wring summer's monsoon and feed it to verdant, almost impenetrable forests and meadows. Fork Conejos Trail, and El Rito Azul Trail - which in turn provide access to the Continental Divide Trail - in the South San Juan Wilderness. 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The wilderness boundary extends from south of Hwy 160 to just north of Hwy 17. I have a trip coming up the week of August 19th, my current plan is to hike the Elk Creek/Valle Victoria loop in the South San Juan Wilderness. The TripDesignated by the U.S. Congress in 1980, the South San Juan Wilderness covers about 160,000 acres, with elevations from about 8,000 to 13,300 feet. A buddy and myself had camped out in the Second Meadows along Elk Creek. Covid summer has made recreation around Santa Fe quite popular at basically all times, so I decided to explore the South San Juans instead a few times this summer. The clouds have mostly departed from the region, leaving the dawn clear and bright. Gain a raptor's-eye view of the world in Colorado's Eagles Nest Wilderness. The San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado are a patchwork of wildly varied sub-ranges, many tucked away in vast wilderness areas. Our daily hiking distances will be moderate. May 20, 2016 - JULY 2, 2011 - JULY 5, 2011 --- A 3 night, 4 day, 18.5 mile backpacking adventure into the South San Juan Wilderness. The route is also covered by the following 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps: Cumbres, Archuleta Creek, Victoria Lake, and Spectacle Lake. This will allow for relaxing or exploring along the CDT. -- and the wildflowers match. A group dinner will be served. Be more. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. They stretch from the San Luis Valley on the east side to beyond Durango and Telluride on the west. From Antonito, drive 23 miles west on CO 17 to Forest Road 250, then north 12 miles to the South Fork trailhead. Of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners (peaks that rise over 14,000 feet in elevation), 13 call the San Juans home, including Uncomp South San Juan Wilderness, CO 1/11 Tucked deep within a glacial bowl beneath two rugged 13,000-foot peaks, Crater Lake is one of the more accessible subalpine lakes in the Southern San Juans. Browse more videos. We will need to shuttle a few cars to the exit trailhead. Trail Info: San Juan/Rio Grande National Forests, Conejos Peak District, (719) 274-8971. South San Juan Wilderness The South San Juan Wilderness encompasses 158, 790 acres of some of the most remote and pristine land in Southern Colorado. Want to be the first to hear about new trips and exclusive deals? Originally designated as Wilderness by Congress in 1980, it is a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It's known as Co While this is a beginner backpack, participants need to be fit, be dedicated to training to meet the demands of this specific trip, and invest in proper equipment. Seal is a component of the largest distinct mountain systems in the Wilderness is located in Wilderness. Non-Vegetarians alike how to beat the crowds and find solitude in the Wilderness boundary extends from South Hwy. 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