Colorado · Hiking

Groundhog Creek

3.7 mi
round trip
982 ft
climb
8,362 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 6 h ago

Is Groundhog Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Groundhog 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.

Groundhog Creek is an easy out-and-back hike in the Mancos/Dolores Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 3.7 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 982 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,200 feet to a high of about 8,360 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The trail is open from June 1 through October 31. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Telluride show July highs around 77°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. Nearby, Fish Creek is about 1.7 miles away and Goble about 2.9 miles. For an overnight stay, Dunton River Camp is about 5 miles off, and West Dolores Campground is about 5.9 miles away.

Local outfitters

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