La Plata Canyon

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Located within the far southern region of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado is the popular and picturesque La Plata Canyon. The easy and well-maintained​ trail travels through a deep canyon with several organized yet primitive campgrounds. The route offers several chances to explore more chal... Read More
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Highlights of La Plata Canyon

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
10486 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
06/01 - 11/15
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
124
Nearest Town
Mancos
Nearest Services
Mancos
Management Agency
San Juan National Forest
District
Mancos – Delores Office

Overview

Located within the far southern region of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado is the popular and picturesque La Plata Canyon. The easy and well-maintained​ trail travels through a deep canyon with several organized yet primitive campgrounds. The route offers several chances to explore more challenging 4x4 side trails, but the route is best known for leading to Kennebec Pass and Columbus Basin. Both these trails travel high above for a memorable off-road experience. The 1.8 million acres San Juan National Forest located in southwest Colorado has thousands of miles of back-roads and hundreds of 4x4 trails to explore. The region's diverse terrain offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide variety of opportunities to experience nature without the large crowds found to the north.

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59 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
7 Community Reviews
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