Rito Seco Overlook Trail
0.8 mi
Distance
246 ft
Elev. Gain
23m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Rito Seco Overlook Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
National Park Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,703 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 2,779 ft |
Trail Details
Bike access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- San Luis, CO · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Costilla County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:970-641-2337
- Address:South Rim Visitor Center, 9800 Highway 347 · Gunnison, CO · 81401
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