Colorado · Hiking

Fowler Creek

12.7 mi
round trip
2,655 ft
climb
10,963 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

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Fowler Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Blanco Ranger District. The route is out and back, about 12.7 miles long, and climbs from roughly 7,800 feet to about 11,000 feet. It is a long, steep day, and the trail is natural-surface, with horses allowed. The trip starts at the Hill Creek Trailhead parking, which is open year-round. Bikes are not allowed. South Fork Campground and Meadow Lake Campground sit about 2.3 and 5 miles away, and the Fowler Bench hike is just under 2 miles off. Other outings close by include the Hill Creek and Spring Cave hikes, and paddlers can reach the South Fork White River about 8 miles away.