Are dogs allowed on Handies Peak?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Handies Peak but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Handies Peak?

No, Handies Peak does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Handies Peak?

Handies Peak is rated difficult. It is 5.3 miles long with 2,612 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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DifficultOut and Back

Colorado

Handies Peak

Silverton, Colorado

5.3 mi

Distance

2,612 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 59m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The road to the trailhead has been reopened.

From Wikipedia

Handies Peak is a high and prominent mountain summit of the San Juan Mountains range in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 14,056-foot (4284.24 m) fourteener is located in the Bureau of Land Management Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area, 13.4 miles (21.5 km) southwest by west of the Town of Lake City in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:3,543 ft

Max:4,265 ft

796 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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