Colorado · Hiking

Willow Creek

12.7 mi
round trip
1,128 ft
climb
12,339 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Willow Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Willow Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Rio Grande National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Willow Creek is a hard hike in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, within the Divide Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back of about 12.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,128 feet, taking you from a low point of about 11,157 feet to a high of about 12,339 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. That makes it a practical choice for a longer trip with gear. North Clear Creek Campground sits about 2.6 miles away, and Silver Thread Campground and Bristol Head Campground are each about 3.7 miles off. For more time on foot, So Cl Cr Falls Nature is about 3.6 miles away.

Local outfitters

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