Lostfork Basecamp
Hiking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Colorado
0.2 mi
Distance
23 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
Access via County Road 381 & County Road 62: Guanella Pass
Road status feeds from the state DOT 511 network.
State DOT 511 · 15 d ago
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Guanella Pass Overlook
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
Guanella Pass Overlook is a short out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Guanella Pass area within the San Juan National Forest, managed by the Mancos-Dolores Ranger District. This 0.2-mile trek makes it an ideal option for visitors seeking a quick walk with minimal time commitment. The trail provides access to scenic views from the overlook, making it suitable for families, casual hikers, or anyone looking to stretch their legs without embarking on a lengthy backcountry adventure. The brief distance means even young children or those with limited mobility can enjoy the area. Given its location in the San Juan National Forest, the trail passes through typical high country terrain characteristic of Colorado's mountain landscape. The out-and-back route structure means you'll retrace your steps on the return journey. This is an excellent choice for those traveling through the Guanella Pass region who want to stop and experience the views without dedicating significant time to hiking.
Mt. Bierstadt
~2 min drive
7.1 mi · Hard
Silver Dollar Lake
~2 min drive
4.2 mi · Moderate
Peruvian Mine
~8 min drive
1.3 mi · Easy
Torreys Peak
~10 min drive
Standard route to Torreys Peak (14,267 ft) from Grays Peak Trailhead (Stevens Gulch).
Shelf Lake
~6 min drive
6.8 mi · Hard
Mount Blue Sky Ridge
~6 min drive
4.3 mi · Moderate
Upper Peru Creek Road
~8 min drive
1.6 mi · Easy
Argentine Central Railroad Grade Trail
~6 min drive
27 mi · Hard
Kirby Gulch
~8 min drive
4.3 mi · Moderate
Torreys Summit
~10 min drive
1.7 mi · Easy
Local operatorsoffering guided trips. You book directly with them — Roamze doesn’t take a cut.
Lostfork Basecamp
Hiking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Camp Always Choose Adventures
Hiking business nearby (~16 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
Wildcat Mountaineering
Hiking business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet