Near Marsh Creek Dam Hike
View from the intersection of Dam Trail and White Trail.
Near Marsh Creek Dam Hike
View of the dam from the fishing point.
Near Marsh Creek Dam Hike
Elbow Tree
Near Marsh Creek Dam Hike
Many wildflowers - as many as Crested Butte, CO.
Near Marsh Creek Dam Hike
Sunset view from the dam

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Marsh Creek Dam Hike

3.7 (3 Ratings)
A fairly short lollipop loop along the lake to the dam and back.
3.6
mi
Distance
167
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.56mi
Distance
167ft
Elevation Gain
167ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
393ft
High Point
293ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the West Launch, head southeast along the shores of the lake on the Dam Trail. Stay to the left at all intersections to continue all the way along the lake to the dam. Cross the dam along the dirt road to find a short loop through the woods that descends and then climbs back up toward the dam. This loop can be skipped.Retrace your steps along the Dam Trail or find the White Trail which provides an alternate route back to the start. The White Trail follows some sections of Covered Bridge Road.

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Contributors
Zander Gopfert