Colorado · Hiking

Card Creek

3.6 mi
round trip
1,422 ft
climb
9,976 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

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The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Card Creek is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Eagle Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, about 3.6 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 1,422 feet. The trail runs from a low point of about 9,374 feet to a high of about 9,976 feet, and the Forest Service manages the land. Horses are allowed on the trail, and bikes are not. The route's natural surface makes it suitable for riders on foot or on horseback. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July highs around 73°F with lows near 39°F, while winter highs stay around 31°F. The station sits at nearly the same elevation as the trail. The hike is open year-round, and several other destinations lie within a few miles. Snowslide Park and New York Mountain are each about 1.4 miles away, and Middle Lake is about 1.6 miles off. Yeoman Park Campground, roughly 5 miles away, offers a place to stay overnight.

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