Colorado · Hiking

Dry Creek

6.3 mi
round trip
3,092 ft
climb
11,840 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Dry Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Dry Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Carlos Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Dry Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's San Carlos Ranger District, part of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 9,240 feet to about 11,840 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,092 feet over a route of about 6.3 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The Horn Creek Trailhead is the parking for this route, and the trail is open year-round. The climb is steep, so plan for a full day on foot. Horn Peak sits just 0.4 miles away, and Colony Baldy is 0.8 miles off. Alvarado Campground is about 2.2 miles away for an overnight stay, and the Sangre de Cristo Range climbing area is about 3.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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