Colorado · Hiking

Trail Creek

5.2 mi
round trip
73 ft
climb
10,833 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 19 h ago

Is Trail Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Trail Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Trail Creek is a 5.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Paonia Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado. The route climbs from about 9,178 feet to about 10,833 feet, a total gain of 73 feet. It is an out-and-back with a moderate rating, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The route is open from July 1 to September 30. That stretch of summer is the most comfortable time to go, when temperatures run warmest. Nearby, Bald Mountain Tie In is about 1.8 miles away and South Dyer is about 2.1 miles. Soap Creek offers canoeing about 5 miles off, and Commissary campground is about 5.2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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