Colorado · Hiking · Near Leadville

Corral Creek

2.6 mi
round trip
343 ft
climb
10,758 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Corral Creek open right now?

Alert in the area

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.

Corral Creek is a 2.6-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near Colorado, managed by the White River National Forest Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District. This moderate day hike offers hikers the opportunity to explore riparian habitat along a mountain creek system. The trail follows Corral Creek through forested terrain typical of the White River National Forest area. As an out-and-back route, hikers will retrace their path after reaching the turnaround point, making distance planning straightforward for this 2.6-mile round trip. The trail is suitable for hikers seeking a shorter outing with creek-side scenery and forest immersion. The managed status through White River National Forest ensures trail maintenance and adherence to Forest Service regulations. This trail provides access to the natural landscape of the White River area and is a good option for those looking for a less strenuous hike in the Colorado high country. Visitors should check with the Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District for current trail conditions and any seasonal closures before planning their visit.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Frisco Area

    Campground

    Campground · 7.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sawmill Pizza and Taphouse

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi
  • If it rainsPlazak, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Matchless Mine

    Attraction

    In town

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  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Corral Creek

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      27° / 3°

      15 wet · 15 snow

    2. Feb

      29° / 3°

      15 wet · 15 snow

    3. Mar

      35° / 8°

      14 wet · 14 snow

    4. Apr

      40° / 15°

      13 wet · 13 snow

    5. May

      49° / 25°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    6. Jun

      61° / 34°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    7. Jul

      67° / 40°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      64° / 39°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      58° / 32°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    10. Oct

      47° / 21°

      9 wet · 7 snow

    11. Nov

      35° / 11°

      12 wet · 12 snow

    12. Dec

      27° / 3°

      15 wet · 15 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Climax, CO, 10.4 mi away at 11,344 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • I-70: Vail Pass closed

      closed Nov 4, 2026 → reopened Nov 4, 2026 · State DOT

    • I-70: Vail Pass closed

      closed Oct 30, 2026 → reopened Oct 30, 2026 · State DOT

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