Willow Creek Trail
Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area, Gunnison County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area, Gunnison County, CO. Hiking, Mountain biking, & Off-road (4x4, OHV).
- Distance
- 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 705 ft (215 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 15 min
- High point
- 11,854 ft (3,613 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Willow Creek Trail
How long is Willow Creek Trail?
Willow Creek Trail is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 15 min. It climbs 705 ft (215 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,854 ft (3,613 m).
How hard is Willow Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Willow Creek Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on Willow Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking, Off-road (4x4, OHV). Shared with motor vehicles.
Is this a good week for Willow 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 Willow Creek Trail
- Willow Mine Trail 611 Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- East Willow Trail 601 Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Comanche Gulch Road Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Boulder Lake Trail 478.3A Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Willow Creek Mine Road Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
- Illinois Overlook Road Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Bear Gulch Trail 610 Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- Dutch Gulch Road Gunnison National Forest · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
More hikes in Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap