Near Gore Creek Day Hike
Headed up the Gore Creek Trail. Photo from Maria McEvoy with permission.
Near Gore Creek Day Hike
A rocky section of the trail.
Near Gore Creek Day Hike
Fall colors along the Gore Creek Trail.

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Gore Creek Day Hike

4.3 (4 Ratings)
Beautiful aspen and conifers along the gushing Gore Creek.
3.4
mi
Distance
922
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyFishingRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.43mi
Distance
922ft
Elevation Gain
922ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,433ft
High Point
8,685ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the popular parking on the side of the road, start up the trail and take the right fork in a few hundred yards (the left goes to Deluge Lake). There are a couple steep sections, but you quickly get next to the creek, which is quite beautiful hereAt 1.8 miles in, there are some really nice places on the creek to enjoy a picnic or soak your feet, and it's a good turning point. After that, the trail departs the creek for a while (though the alpine scenery and flowers are better higher).

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Contributors
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