Hiking · Paonia, CO
Upper Plumbers Crack
Before you go
Live · nearest station Delta County, 16 miGood window today.
Chance of Rain
Feels like 62°
Trailhead temp
57° est. at 6,293 ft
Storm chance
23% afternoon
Wind
5 mph WSW
Distance
0.5mi round trip
Elevation gain
—
High point
6,293ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Upper Plumbers Crack is a connector trail within the Jumbo Mountain trail network near Paonia, Colorado. It serves as a link between the outer and inner sections of the Jumbo system, specifically connecting to Lower Plumbers Crack and The Crotch. The trail begins at a junction on Jumbo Ridge, situated at a flat section just below the upper steep sections. From this starting point, the trail extends a short distance to another junction where hikers can choose to descend left onto Lower Plumbers Crack or ascend right toward The Crotch and Desolation Basin. The route is classified as difficult with an elevation of 6,293 feet and a length of 0.5 miles. Parking is available in the vicinity. The trail is accessible year-round.
Trail profile
Gain
—
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
6,293 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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