Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Stevens Creek

Stevens CreekPhoto: flamouroux, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
14.8 mi
round trip
3,389 ft
climb
10,064 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Stevens Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Stevens 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.

Stevens Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Columbine Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back of about 14.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 3,389 feet. It starts at a low point of about 6,678 feet and climbs to a high point of about 10,064 feet. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, according to the USDA Forest Service's trail records. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trip runs from May 1 through October 31. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Silverton, at a similar elevation, 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. Nearby, the Bowsprit Area and Jake's Gully climbing areas are about 2 miles away, and Haflin Creek is about 3.7 miles off. Lower Hermosa Campground, about 4 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Around this trail

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    Lower Hermosa Horse Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.0 mi from the trail

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