Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Upper Dutch Creek

10.1 mi
round trip
14 ft
climb
10,589 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Upper Dutch Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Upper Dutch Creek is an easy out-and-back hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Columbine Ranger District. The trail stretches about 10 miles each way, with a low point at 10,086 feet and a high of 10,589 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface, making it suitable for horses and bikes as well as hikers. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Silverton weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s with lows well below zero. The trail is open from May 1 to November 14. Little Elk Creek lies about a mile away, and Castle Rock Trail is about 1.5 miles off. For climbing, Power House is about 2.5 miles away, and Sig Creek Campground offers camping about 3.5 miles from the route.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Sig Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Olde Schoolhouse Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi
  • If it rains

    Pinkerton Hot Springs

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 10 mi

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