Near Second Creek Trail #137
Stunning winter views
Near Second Creek Trail #137
Looking back at Berthoud Pass
Near Second Creek Trail #137
A winter wonderland
Near Second Creek Trail #137
Amazing view from windows of the hut.
Near Second Creek Trail #137
Second Creek Trail

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Second Creek Trail #137

4.6 (14 Ratings)
This is a short trail that leads to the Broome Hut and beyond.
1.9
mi
Distance
1,328
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Park at the Second Creek Trailhead. This trail is a high alpine trail and melts out enough to hike mid to late June.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.88mi
Distance
1,328ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
11,938ft
High Point
10,605ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is great either as a short jaunt to the hut or as part of a longer hike up to the Mount Nystrom Trail. The trail ascends quickly up a wide trail and then starts up a more technical section towards tree line. Just before reaching Broome Hut, there are some picnic tables with an amazing view of the second creek headwall.

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Contributors
Richard Kertesz