Colorado · Hiking · South San Juan Wilderness

Fish Creek

16.1 mi
round trip
2,804 ft
climb
11,072 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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 16.1-mile out-and-back hike in the South San Juan Wilderness, part of the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. The trail climbs from a low point of 8,978 feet to a high of 11,072 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,804 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The trail is rated hard, and the open season runs from June 1 to September 30. The Fish Creek Trailhead is the parking point for the trip. Opal Lake and Fish Lake are both within about 2 miles, and Leche Creek is about 2.8 miles away. For paddling, the Navajo River is about 4.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.