Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Red Creek

7.1 mi
round trip
1,989 ft
climb
9,830 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 22 h ago

Is Red Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Red Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Red Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Columbine Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 7 miles, with a total elevation gain of nearly 2,000 feet, from a low point of about 7,800 feet to a high of about 9,800 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface, with horses and bikes allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Silverton show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s and lows drop to about -6°F in January. The trail is open from May 1 through October 31. First Fork lies less than a mile away, and Shearer Creek is about 2.7 miles off. Climbers can head to Ship Rock Boulder, about 3.4 miles away, and Miller Creek Campground is about 5.4 miles away for an overnight stay.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Miller Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 5.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Pop Sushi

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 7 mi

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