Lower Maroon Creek

Lower Maroon Creek is a 6.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado. The trail is managed by the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, South Park Ranger District. This out-and-back route follows Lower Maroon Creek through South Park terrain. The trail provides access to riparian areas along the creek, offering hikers the opportunity to experience the natural features of this drainage system in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The out-and-back format means hikers will retrace their steps on the return journey, making the total distance 12.0 miles for those completing the full round trip. The trail is suitable for hikers seeking a moderate distance outing in the South Park area. Lower Maroon Creek trail is maintained by the South Park Ranger District, part of the Pike-San Isabel National Forest management area. This region of Colorado offers access to typical South Park landscape and forest environments.