Colorado · Hiking

Fish Creek

14.5 mi
round trip
1,481 ft
climb
9,837 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Fish Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Fish Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Fish Creek is a hard hike in the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back of about 14.5 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,481 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,400 feet to a high of about 9,800 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to the Forest Service's trail records. The open season runs from June 15 to October 15, and the trailhead is named Fish Creek Trailhead. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Telluride, which sits about 1,200 feet lower, show July highs around 77°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs there stay in the mid-30s. Nearby, Groundhog Creek is about 1.7 miles away, and Dunton River Camp is about 4.1 miles away. Eagle Peak and Goble are both about 4.4 miles off.

Local outfitters

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