Colorado · Hiking

Gill Creek

6.3 mi
round trip
81 ft
climb
8,106 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Gill Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Gill Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Gill Creek is a hike in the Grand Valley Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 6.3 miles long and is an out-and-back, with a one-way climb of about 81 feet from a low point of 6,909 feet to a high of 8,106 feet. The trail is rated hard. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses. Bikes are not allowed. Nearby, Little Creek is about 0.8 miles away and Cabin Trail 606 is about 1.2 miles away. The Wildcat Complex climbing area is about 3.4 miles off, and Divide Forks Campground is about 4 miles away.