Near Red Creek Trail
Red Creek - Dolly Sods Wilderness
Near Red Creek Trail
Crossing Red Creek in Dolly Sods.
Near Red Creek Trail
Red Creek Trail vista.
Near Red Creek Trail
Left Fork Red Creek Trail
Near Red Creek Trail
Campfire along Red Creek in the Dolly Sods Wilderness

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Red Creek Trail

4.3 (11 Ratings)
Red Creek Trail has some intermediate to difficult climbs but rewards with the views along the creek
6.2
mi
Distance
1,538
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekSwimmingViewsWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.24mi
Distance
1,538ft
Elevation Gain
292ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,866ft
High Point
2,620ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Red Creek Trail originates at the Red Creek Trailhead and continues for 6.3 miles along Red Creek. The first third of the trail follows the creek in the valley and continues to the popular camping area known as The Forks. From here, it climbs sharply to meet up with the Rocky Point Trail and continues above the creek until meeting back up with it after the Breathed Mountain Trail junction. You'll find some great campsites around The Forks and again at the split with the Left and Right Forks of Red Creek. The sites are popular and fill up fast... so get there early and stake your claim!

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Contributors
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