CONEJOS PEAK

5-Mile Hike

Description An excellent cross-country trail for all Scouts. The trail offers a view of Platoro Reservoir a thousand feet below followed by a hike above timber line to a series of three "peaks", the last of which is Conejos Peak. The hike offers a spectacular view of the Conejos high country including Tobacco Lake and several mountain peaks to the north and west.

Difficulty Easy

Comments The Conejos Peak hike is for Scouts of all ages. It offers beautiful views of the Conejos country and the opportunity to develop cross country hiking, map and compass skills. The three "peaks" consist of two high points and Conejos Peak. At no time is more than one high point in view. Initial hiking is through forest to the Platoro Reservoir overlook as is the initial portion to the south. You then break out into grass covered areas. There is a small scree slope going to the second high point, but it is easily navigated. Be sure to take adequate water.

There are numerous Forest Service campgrounds along the Conejos River. This is a very popular area so expect crowded conditions during the summer months. Campsites are also available by backpacking into the South San Juan Wilderness.

To Earn
Feather Hike to Conejos Peak from the Platoro Reservoir overlook and return. The segment CANNOT be earned by hiking the entire distance to Conejos Peak via FS Trails 719 or 720.

Maps Rio Grande National Forest. USGS: Platoro, Colo.

Trail From end of Forest Service Road 105: Cross country (2.3 mi.) -> TR 719 (0.4 mi.) -> Conejos Peak (2.7 mi.) -> Forest Service Road 105. (See map)

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Transportation
Requirements The starting point for this hike can be reached by passenger car. From Colorado 17, turn north on Forest Service Road 250. Drive about 16.5 miles to Forest Service Road 105. Turn west and drive to the end of FSR 105, about 9 miles. Do not follow Forest Service Road 100 about a third of the way up FSR 105. Ample parking area is available.

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Last updated: November 11, 1998

Description	An excellent cross-country trail for all Scouts. The trail offers a view of Platoro Reservoir a thousand feet below followed by a hike above timber line to a series of three "peaks", the last of which is Conejos Peak. The hike offers a spectacular view of the Conejos high country including Tobacco Lake and several mountain peaks to the north and west.
Difficulty	Easy
Comments	The Conejos Peak hike is for Scouts of all ages. It offers beautiful views of the Conejos country and the opportunity to develop cross country hiking, map and compass skills. The three "peaks" consist of two high points and Conejos Peak. At no time is more than one high point in view. Initial hiking is through forest to the Platoro Reservoir overlook as is the initial portion to the south. You then break out into grass covered areas. There is a small scree slope going to the second high point, but it is easily navigated. Be sure to take adequate water. There are numerous Forest Service campgrounds along the Conejos River. This is a very popular area so expect crowded conditions during the summer months. Campsites are also available by backpacking into the South San Juan Wilderness.
To Earn Feather	Hike to Conejos Peak from the Platoro Reservoir overlook and return. The segment CANNOT be earned by hiking the entire distance to Conejos Peak via FS Trails 719 or 720.
Maps	Rio Grande National Forest. USGS: Platoro, Colo.
Trail	From end of Forest Service Road 105: Cross country (2.3 mi.) -> TR 719 (0.4 mi.) -> Conejos Peak (2.7 mi.) -> Forest Service Road 105. (See map)
Elevation Profile
Transportation Requirements	The starting point for this hike can be reached by passenger car. From Colorado 17, turn north on Forest Service Road 250. Drive about 16.5 miles to Forest Service Road 105. Turn west and drive to the end of FSR 105, about 9 miles. Do not follow Forest Service Road 100 about a third of the way up FSR 105. Ample parking area is available.