Fish Creek Trail
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Routt County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Routt County, CO. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 14.8 mi (23.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,871 ft (875 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 15 min
- High point
- 10,112 ft (3,082 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Fish Creek Falls 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Fish Creek Upper Falls 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Fish Creek Trail
How long is Fish Creek Trail?
Fish Creek Trail is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,871 ft (875 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,112 ft (3,082 m).
How hard is Fish Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Fish Creek Trail?
Parking at the start, Fee.
Are there water and toilets on Fish Creek Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.2 mi (0.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Fish Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (54% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Fish Creek Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Fish Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Fish 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.
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- Picnic Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
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- Creekside Connector Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Creekside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Expert · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Why Not Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
- Outlaw Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Hard · 1 mi (1.7 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap