Quartz 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
- 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,520 ft (1,073 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 25 min
- High point
- 12,283 ft (3,744 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Quartz Creek Trail
How long is Quartz Creek Trail?
Quartz Creek Trail is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,520 ft (1,073 m) in total, up to a high point of 12,283 ft (3,744 m).
How hard is Quartz Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Quartz Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on Quartz Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Quartz 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 Quartz Creek Trail
- Quartz Creek Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 11.1 mi (17.8 km)
- Silver Creek Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 8.8 mi (14.2 km)
- Crater Lake Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Hard · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Treasure Mountain Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Camino Del Monte Sol Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Voodoo Bowl Rio Grande National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Sidewinder Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Exit Strategy Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
More hikes in South San Juan Wilderness
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