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Hike Trail

Skunk Creek

4.0 (1 Rating)
A great trail following Skunk Creek to the ridge.
5
mi
Distance
2,737
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Can be snowbound until July.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.05mi
Distance
2,737ft
Elevation Gain
49ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
8,987ft
High Point
6,278ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Skunk Creek trail is a fairly constant moderate climb with a lung buster at the end. This trail is usually done as part of a loop of Skeleton Creek and is usually accessed from Little Skeleton Creek. There is a lot of open ridge on this route with some great scenery.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Chris Cook