Trip
Hiking – West Mancos River Loop
The West Mancos River Loop is a short hike on sections of four trails. It takes you along the West Mancos Canyon rim, with breathtaking views of the La Platas, then drops below the rim for an up and down ramble along the West Mancos River, before an ascent back to the rim.
Contacts
- Sat, Aug 23, 2025
- Western Slope
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 750 ft
- Pace: 1.5
- 9 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This hike will be more of a saunter than a hike. This includes plenty of time to play along the water in the canyon.
The group will meet at 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 23rd at the West Mancos Overlook near the Transfer Campground. The hike will begin at 8:30 AM. The West Mancos Creek Loop begins on the Rim Trail, at the sign board at the West Mancos Overlook - which you pass driving into the parking area. Here is another stunning view of the La Platas and Herperus Mountain, one of the sacred mountains for many indigenous peoples.
Required Equipment
- Ten Essentials
- Hiking Poles to descent into canyon
- Bathing suit and small towel (if getting in the water)