Deep Lake Campground
Campground
Campground · 5.9 mi from the trail
Colorado · Hiking · Flat Tops Wilderness · Near Glenwood Springs
Fawn Creek
- 11.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,071 ft
- climb
- 10,844 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Fawn Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Fawn Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, part of the Eagle Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 11 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,071 feet, starting at a low point of about 9,090 feet and reaching a high of about 10,844 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The trip begins at the Meadows Trailhead, and the trail is open year-round. Bikes are not allowed. The climb is a steady one, and the route is best suited to hikers who plan for a long day on foot. For a change of pace, Nichols Creek and South Fork are both hikes within about 2 miles. Paddlers can head to the South Fork White River, and Deep Lake Campground offers a place to stay about 6 miles away.
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