Colorado · Hiking

Mckenzie Cut-Off

2.6 mi
round trip
390 ft
climb
11,775 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 9 h ago

Is Mckenzie Cut-Off open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Mckenzie Cut-Off, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

McKenzie Cut-Off is a 2.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Divide Ranger District of Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated easy, with a one-way climb of about 390 feet from a low point of 11,386 feet to a high of 11,775 feet. The route is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Shallow Creek Cut-Off lies about 2.5 miles away, and Miner's Creek Trail and Willow Creek are each within about 4 miles. For an overnight stay, North Clear Creek Campground is about 6 miles off.

Local outfitters

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