Near Onahu Creek Trail
Small falls downstream of bridge
Near Onahu Creek Trail
Signed Onahu Creek crossing.
Near Onahu Creek Trail
Unidentified Flora.
Near Onahu Creek Trail
Unidentified Flora.

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Onahu Creek Trail

3.0 (5 Ratings)
This trail parallels Onahu Creek as a fun out-and-back or it can also serve as a connector to other routes.
3
mi
Distance
1,023
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
If you plan on fishing the creek, make certain to have a fishing license. Some parts of the creek are catch and release only, please check the RMNP website for current restrictions.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.02mi
Distance
1,023ft
Elevation Gain
167ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
9,641ft
High Point
8,785ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail has a dedicated TH with a small amount of parking. The trail is easy to find from the TH and mostly parallels Onahu Creek as you climb up the drainage away from the TH. It is mostly hard packed singletrack and gets less equestrian use than the neighboring Green Mountain Trail. As a result, the singletrack is more narrow and less prone to being muddy. There are a couple of steep sections that are short in duration. If you are acclimated to the altitude and are relatively fit, this is an easy trail, otherwise, on the easier side of intermediate.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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