Coal Creek Trail
South San Juan Wilderness, Archuleta County, CO
Out-and-back trail in South San Juan Wilderness, Archuleta County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 17.3 mi (27.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,102 ft (1,860 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 40 min
- High point
- 10,892 ft (3,320 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Coal Creek Trail
How long is Coal Creek Trail?
Coal Creek Trail is 17.3 mi (27.8 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 40 min. It climbs 6,102 ft (1,860 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,892 ft (3,320 m).
How hard is Coal Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coal Creek Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coal Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Coal Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (90% under trees).
What can you do on Coal Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Coal Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Coal Creek Trail
- Quartz Ridge Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 15.2 mi (24.4 km)
- Treasure Mountain Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Windy Pass Trail San Juan National Forest · Hard · 8.2 mi (13.1 km)
- Treasure Falls Trail San Juan National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Alberta Peak Bootpack Rio Grande National Forest · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Silver Creek Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 8.8 mi (14.2 km)
- Navajo Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Exhibition Bootpack Rio Grande National Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
More hikes in South San Juan Wilderness
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