Blanca Peak Trail
Rio Grande National Forest, Alamosa County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rio Grande National Forest, Alamosa County, CO. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,578 ft (481 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 13,330 ft (4,063 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Blanca Peak Trail
How long is Blanca Peak Trail?
Blanca Peak Trail is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,578 ft (481 m) in total, up to a high point of 13,330 ft (4,063 m).
How hard is Blanca Peak Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Blanca Peak Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Blanca Peak Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Blanca Peak Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on Blanca Peak Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking.
Is this a good week for Blanca Peak Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- South Zapata Lake Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- So. Zapata PackTrail Trail Alamosa County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Zapata Falls Trail Alamosa County · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Lily Lake Trail San Isabel National Forest · Hard · 6.9 mi (11.1 km)
- Zapata Trail San Isabel National Forest · Hard · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap