During June through November*, you must book the full 4 night/5 day hut-to-hut traverse. We look forward to working with you to help create an adventure for you and your group to have an excellent experience.
*We will open the month of November up for independent bookings on November 1.
Hiking Hut Facilities
San Juan Huts accommodate eight people per night. The wooden huts are equipped with padded bunks, sleeping bags*, Crazy Creek Chairs, a propane cook stove, propane lights, wood stove, and necessary utensils and cookware. Each hut is equipped with a composting toilet facility. Hikers will need to bring their own food and personal gear.
Additional supplies stocked at each hut:
Paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, bleach, dish soap, dish towels, hand sanitizer, lighters, olive oil, hot sauces, salt and pepper, coffee filters, percolators, pour-overs, and fire extinguishers.
*Sleeping bags are not provided for part of October, all of November, and May.
Backcountry Awareness
The hut system is designed to accommodate various levels of hiker ability. All hikers should be familiar with changing mountain weather conditions and must be adequately prepared. Hikers should possess route finding abilities, be physically fit, and general backcountry awareness.
Booking Information
From June 1 through November, we only book the Hiking Huts through the 4-night/5-day Sneffels Traverse. The Sneffels Traverse is $275 per person and includes your shuttle to the start of the hike.
During "Off-Season" or the months of May and November*, we allow custom bookings in the Hiking Huts. During these months, the huts are $30 per person per night and SLEEPING BAGS AREN'T PROVIDED!
*We will open up the month of November for custom bookings on November 1st.
A food drop can be arranged at the Blue Lakes Hut (night 2), halfway through the Sneffels Traverse, to ensure you never have to carry more than a couple of days of food. We also offer the option of a food drop at the Burn Hut (night 4). This add-on is perfect for those looking for a lightweight and more comfortable backpacking experience or mountaineers looking to cover a lot of rugged terrain with minimal weight. We ask that you give us 30 days’ notice before your start date to add on a food drop to your reservation. Please call or email to book the food drop(s) of your choosing.
Please call or email the office with any specific questions!
Maps
Hiking Hut Info
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Maximum 8 people per night
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June through November, the 4 night/ 5 day Sneffels Traverse is $275 per person. This includes your shuttle to the start.
*We will open up the month of November for independent bookings on November 1.
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During May and November, or the "Off Season", we allow custom bookings. The Hiking Huts are $30 per person per night during "Off Season."
Be Prepared
Adequate rain gear and warm clothing are necessary due to variable weather conditions. The average mountain elevation is 9,500+ feet. Temperatures can range from extreme heat to below freezing during any summer month. Springs along the trail are available for water between huts, although filtering is recommended. A carrying capacity of two liters per hiker per day is strongly advised.
