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
10.5 mi
Distance
1,504 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside San Juan National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Big Lick
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
Big Lick is a 5.3-mile loop trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, within Rio Grande National Forest under the management of the Conejos Peak Ranger District. The trail gains 1,504 feet in elevation throughout the route. This loop format makes it an accessible option for hikers seeking a complete circuit without retracing their steps. The moderate elevation gain is distributed across the loop, offering a challenging but manageable day hike for those with intermediate fitness levels. The trail traverses Rio Grande National Forest, providing access to the natural landscapes characteristic of the area. The Conejos Peak Ranger District manages this trail as part of the broader Rio Grande National Forest recreation system. Before heading out, check current conditions with the ranger district, as mountain weather and trail maintenance can impact accessibility. Parking and trailhead facilities are typically available at the main access point.
Upper Dutch Creek
~4 min drive
10 mi · Easy
Cutthroat
~7 min drive
12 mi · Easy
Animas River
~10 min drive
11 mi · Hard
Aspen Loop
~11 min drive
2.4 mi · Easy
Wagon
~11 min drive
2.6 mi · Easy
Miners Trace
~12 min drive
3.8 mi · Easy
Hermosa View
~12 min drive
1.8 mi · Easy
Waterdog Trot
~12 min drive
1.3 mi · Easy
Lech
~13 min drive
1.1 mi · Easy
Goulding Creek
~13 min drive
6.1 mi · Expert