Salt Creek Trail
Hermosa Creek Wilderness, La Plata County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Hermosa Creek Wilderness, La Plata County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,628 ft (801 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 55 min
- High point
- 10,856 ft (3,309 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Salt Creek Trail
How long is Salt Creek Trail?
Salt Creek Trail is 11.2 mi (18 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 55 min. It climbs 2,628 ft (801 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,856 ft (3,309 m).
How hard is Salt Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Salt Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on Salt Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Salt 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 Salt Creek Trail
- Big Bend Trail Hermosa Creek Wilderness · Expert · 10.8 mi (17.3 km)
- Big Lick Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 10.5 mi (17 km)
- Corral Draw Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- South Fork Trail Hermosa Creek Wilderness · Expert · 14.1 mi (22.7 km)
- Neglected Trail Hermosa Creek Wilderness · Expert · 11.5 mi (18.4 km)
- West Cross Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Cutthroat Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Hard · 12.4 mi (19.9 km)
- Little Elk Creek Trail Hermosa Creek Special Management Area · Expert · 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
More hikes in Hermosa Creek Wilderness
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