Near Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop
Looking toward the La Plata Mountains.
Near Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop
Brilliant fall foliage.
Near Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop
Some unburned ponderosa and pretty hillside.
Near Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop
Nice smooth section of trail.
Near Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop
Severely burned area on the Hermosa Creek Trail.

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Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop

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Access an awesome loop via Hermosa Creek Trail then connect Clear Creek Trail #550 and South Fork Trail #549.
26.7
mi
Distance
5,154
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
26.69mi
Distance
5,154ft
Elevation Gain
5,154ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
10,080ft
High Point
7,406ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Head out on the Hermosa Creek Trail from the campground until you reach the Clear Creek Trail #550 junction, then make a left onto Clear Creek Trail #550 and cross Hermosa Creek. Continue on Clear Creek Trail #550 and eventually it will deposit you at a parking area on Junction Creek Rd #204 and here you'll begin the South Fork Trail #549 segment. After approximately seven challenging miles, you'll arrive at the Hermosa Creek Trail where you'll turn right to head back to the campground where you started.

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