WEST FORK WINTER
Trail near Pagosa Springs, Colorado · San Juan National Forest
Cross-country skiing Snowshoeing
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 37.43562, -106.8861
Trail facts
- Open to
- Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 7,816 to 8,119 ft
- Surface
- Snow
- Typical grade
- TG01 - +0-5%
- Managed by
- San Juan National Forest
- Trail number
- SNO-706
- County
- Archuleta County, Colorado
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- West Fork Campground 1.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- East Fork Campground (San Juan NF - CO) 4.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Palisades Horse Camp 19 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- WINDY PASS 3.9 mi long
- TREASURE FALLS 0.3 mi long
- BLOWOUT OVERLOOK 0.1 mi long
- WEST FORK 11 mi long
- TREASURE MOUNTAIN 8.2 mi long
- COAL CREEK 11 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is WEST FORK WINTER?
- WEST FORK WINTER is about 3.0 miles long, or about 6.1 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on WEST FORK WINTER?
- About 377 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 7,816 and 8,119 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike WEST FORK WINTER?
- Plan on about 2 hr 35 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on WEST FORK WINTER?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on WEST FORK WINTER?
- WEST FORK WINTER is open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does WEST FORK WINTER start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 37.43562, -106.8861. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.