– Region: Colorado — Near Durango / La Plata Co.

 – Elevation: 2800

 – GPS Coordinates: 37.200° N, 107.700° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — Strenuous Day 1. High altitude start. 

 – Opening Season: Jun–Sep

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 8  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — collected – Meals & food: No — self-cook

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Card — sanjuanhuts.com

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Day 1 hut on the 215-mile Durango-to-Moab route. High alpine start through the Weminuche Wilderness Area. Most challenging first day in the system (~12,000ft pass).