Quartz Ridge Trail
South San Juan Wilderness, Archuleta County, CO
Point-to-point trail in South San Juan Wilderness, Archuleta County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 15.2 mi (24.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,268 ft (1,301 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 5 min
- High point
- 11,457 ft (3,492 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Dispersed camping 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Quartz Ridge Trail
How long is Quartz Ridge Trail?
Quartz Ridge Trail is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 5 min. It climbs 4,268 ft (1,301 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,457 ft (3,492 m).
How hard is Quartz Ridge Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Quartz Ridge Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Quartz Ridge Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Quartz Ridge Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on Quartz Ridge Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Quartz Ridge 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.
Trails near Quartz Ridge Trail
- Coal Creek Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 17.3 mi (27.8 km)
- Treasure Mountain Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Windy Pass Trail San Juan National Forest · Hard · 8.2 mi (13.1 km)
- Treasure Falls Trail San Juan National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Alberta Peak Bootpack Rio Grande National Forest · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Silver Creek Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 8.8 mi (14.2 km)
- Navajo Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Exhibition Bootpack Rio Grande National Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
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