Dutch Creek Trail
Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, La Plata County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, La Plata County, CO. Hiking, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, & Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 12 mi (19.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,592 ft (790 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 10 min
- High point
- 10,069 ft (3,069 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Dutch Creek Trail
How long is Dutch Creek Trail?
Dutch Creek Trail is 12 mi (19.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 10 min. It climbs 2,592 ft (790 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,069 ft (3,069 m).
How hard is Dutch Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Dutch Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (80% under trees).
What can you do on Dutch Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking, Off-road (4x4, OHV). Shared with horses, motor vehicles. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Dutch 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 Dutch Creek Trail
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- Little Elk Creek Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
- Jones Creek Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 8.4 mi (13.5 km)
- Hermosa Creek Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 19.2 mi (30.8 km)
- South Fork Trail Hermosa Creek Wilderness · Expert · 14.1 mi (22.7 km)
- Pinkerton-Flagstaff Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 17.2 mi (27.6 km)
- Goulding Creek Trail San Juan National Forest · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Golf Wall Trail San Juan National Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
More hikes in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area
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