Ute Creek
- 22.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,564 ft
- climb
- 10,697 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Ute Creek open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Ute Creek is a 22.6-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, part of the Blanco Ranger District of White River National Forest. Managed by the Forest Service, the trail starts at the Ute Creek Trailhead and climbs from a low of 7,677 feet to a high of 10,697 feet, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,564 feet. It is a hard route, and the trail surface is natural, which suits horseback riders. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trail is open year-round, and parking is at the Ute Creek Trailhead. The hike makes an anchor for a cluster of nearby destinations. Marvine Campground and East Marvine Campground sit within about 4 miles, and paddlers can head to Marvine Creek, about 3 miles away. South Fork Campground is roughly 7 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides18 mi away
- Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op29 mi away
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