Sheep Creek Trail
Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache County, CO. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 7.7 mi (12.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,660 ft (506 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 10,820 ft (3,298 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Sheep Creek Trail
How long is Sheep Creek Trail?
Sheep Creek Trail is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,660 ft (506 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,820 ft (3,298 m).
How hard is Sheep Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Sheep Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (95% under trees).
What can you do on Sheep Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for 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.
Trails near Sheep Creek Trail
- Lower Sheep Creek Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Moderate · 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
- East Sheep Creek Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.3 km)
- Upper Razor Spur Trail Gunnison National Forest · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 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)
- Dutchman Creek Trail 490 Gunnison National Forest · Hard · 7.2 mi (11.6 km)
- Hicks Gulch Trail 492 Gunnison National Forest · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Long Branch Trail Gunnison National Forest · Hard · 7.2 mi (11.6 km)
More hikes in Rio Grande National Forest
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