Colorado · Hiking

Turkey Creek

5.5 mi
round trip
1,057 ft
climb
11,304 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Turkey Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Turkey 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.

Turkey Creek is a 5.5-mile out-and-back hike on natural-surface trail in the San Carlos Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado. It climbs from about 10,100 feet to about 11,300 feet, a total gain of 1,057 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated hard. The trail is open year-round, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The route is an out-and-back with a steady climb, so plan on the full distance and elevation gain for the round trip. Nearby, Bartlett and Greenhorn are both about 3 miles away. For camping, YMCA Camp Jackson is about 4 miles off, and St. Charles Campground is about 5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.