Colorado · Mountain biking · Near Glenwood Springs

Mill Creek

1.7 mi
round trip
824 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

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

Mill Creek is a 1.73-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 824 feet of elevation.

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    Campground · 6.1 mi from the trail

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Mill Creek

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      36° / 15°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 20°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 28°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 44°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 51°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 59°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 58°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 50°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 38°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 27°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 16°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shoshone, CO, 13 mi away at 5,992 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.