Colorado · Hiking

Deep Creek Ridge

5.2 mi
round trip
348 ft
climb
9,746 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Deep Creek Ridge is a 5.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Rifle Ranger District of White River National Forest in western Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 9,147 feet to about 9,746 feet, with a total elevation gain of 348 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surface and allows bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The Ute - Meadow hike starts just 0.1 mile away. Meadow Lake Campground and Meadow Ridge Campground are both within about 1.5 miles. Clark Ridge Trail is about 2.6 miles off.