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Chamberlain Creek Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Striking rock formations and waterfalls surround this steep and technical trail.
3.2
mi
Distance
89
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Snowbound until July.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.16mi
Distance
89ft
Elevation Gain
2,223ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
9,225ft
High Point
7,090ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Chamberlain Creek Trail starts in the Chamberlain basin and continues to Germania Creek. Along the Chamberlain Creek Trail, watch for cairns as the trail can disappear in spots and becomes very steep at the top. Be sure to stop along the trail to enjoy the waterfalls and avalanche chutes. Some of the chutes have created deep gullies across the trail, they are constantly changing every year depending on the volume of runoff. The steep and technical sections near the top should be used with care, they can have serious consequences if you lose your footing. There are a few minor stream crossings along this trail. For the most part, the trail stays east of the creek during the entire descent.

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