Wetterhorn Peak Trail
Uncompahgre Wilderness, Hinsdale County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Uncompahgre Wilderness, Hinsdale County, CO. Hiking.
- Distance
- 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,942 ft (592 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 13,901 ft (4,237 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Wetterhorn Peak 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Wetterhorn Peak Trail
How long is Wetterhorn Peak Trail?
Wetterhorn Peak Trail is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,942 ft (592 m) in total, up to a high point of 13,901 ft (4,237 m).
How hard is Wetterhorn Peak Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wetterhorn Peak Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Wetterhorn Peak Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Wetterhorn Peak Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Wetterhorn Peak Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Wetterhorn 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.
Trails near Wetterhorn Peak Trail
- Matterhorn Cutoff Uncompahgre Wilderness · Moderate · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
- Matterhorn Th Spur Trail Uncompahgre National Forest · Hard · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Ridgestock Short Cut Trail Uncompahgre Wilderness · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Upper East Fork Trail Uncompahgre Wilderness · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Matterhorn Trail Uncompahgre Wilderness · Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Wetterhorn Basin Trail Uncompahgre Wilderness · Expert · 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- Informal Connector Uncompahgre Wilderness · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Middle Canyon Trail Uncompahgre Wilderness · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.5 km)
More hikes in Uncompahgre Wilderness
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap