The best walks and hikes in West Needles Contiguous Wilderness Study Area
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Looking for the best hikes and walks in West Needles Contiguous Wilderness Study Area? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in San Juan County below. We present you with hiking trails in West Needles Contiguous Wilderness Study Area — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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1. Animas River & Molas Lake — Silverton
13.0km
04:13
590m
590m
Wilderness descent through wildflower meadows to meet historic trains at the Animas River.
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2. Vestal Basin via Colorado & Elk Creek Trail — Silverton
31.3km
10:43
1,620m
1,620m
Colorado Trail descent through 30+ switchbacks to remote Vestal Basin beneath towering shark-fin peaks.
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3. Little Molas Lake to Lime Creek — Silverton
16.6km
04:48
430m
430m
Colorado Trail section through alpine meadows with panoramic San Juan Mountain views.
Intermediate
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4. Crater Lake Trail — Weminuche Wilderness
17.9km
06:35
530m
530m
Forest trail through Colorado's largest wilderness to an alpine lake surrounded by dramatic peaks.
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5. Snowdon Peak from Andrews Lake — Weminuche Wilderness
9.85km
05:17
640m
640m
Wildflower meadows and scrambling lead to Snowdon Peak's summit views over the San Juans.
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