Lower Sheep Creek Trail
Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache County, CO. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 561 ft (171 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 35 min
- High point
- 9,537 ft (2,907 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Lower Sheep Creek Trail
How long is Lower Sheep Creek Trail?
Lower Sheep Creek Trail is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 35 min. It climbs 561 ft (171 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,537 ft (2,907 m).
How hard is Lower Sheep Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Lower Sheep Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Lower Sheep Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Lower Sheep 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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- Lightening Pass Cutoff Road Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.4 km)
- Long Branch Trail Gunnison National Forest · Hard · 7.2 mi (11.6 km)
- Slane Gulch Road Gunnison National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Slane-Lujan Cutoff Road Gunnison National Forest · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Baldy Lake Trail Gunnison National Forest · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.9 km)
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