Colorado · Hiking

Swift Creek

4.8 mi
round trip
1,389 ft
climb
10,770 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 36 min ago

Is Swift Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Swift Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Swift Creek is a moderate out-and-back hike in the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 4.8 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,389 feet, taking you from a low point of about 9,380 feet to a high of about 10,770 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed, while bikes are not. The trail starts at the Gibson Creek Trailhead, and the season is open year-round. Spread Eagle Peak lies just 0.4 miles away, and the Rainbow Trail (FS 1336) is about 1.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Alvarado Campground is about 5 miles away, and the Sangre de Cristo Range climbing area is about 3.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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