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Colorado

Coulton Creek

7.8 mi

Distance

799 ft

Gain

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What we do know

  • Inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

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  • No access route mapped

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Out & back

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Coulton Creek

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Elevation & route

Distance
7.8 mi
Elevation gain
799 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

Coulton Creek is a 7.8-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Boulder Ranger District of Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. The trail follows Coulton Creek through the national forest, offering hikers a chance to explore the riparian environment along the creek corridor. As an out-and-back route, hikers can turn around at any point and return via the same path, making it flexible for different fitness levels and time constraints. The trail is managed by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest's Boulder Ranger District, which maintains it as part of the broader network of recreational trails in the area. This location provides access to the natural features and scenery characteristic of Colorado's Front Range national forest lands. Hikers should check with the Boulder Ranger District for current trail conditions, closures, or any seasonal restrictions before planning their visit. Weather in the area can change rapidly, so proper preparation and appropriate gear are recommended for any hiking adventure in this region.

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