Near Lower Hunter Creek Trail
Hunter Creek Valley takes on a new character when the leaves have fallen.
Near Lower Hunter Creek Trail
Keep your eyes on the clouds up here – you hear about Colorado's afternoon thunderstorms for a reason!

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Lower Hunter Creek Trail

4.3 (4 Ratings)
A steep, technical trail that crosses picturesque Hunter Creek multiple times.
0.9
mi
Distance
475
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.87mi
Distance
475ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
8,337ft
High Point
7,861ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Hunter Creek Trailhead is located on Lone Pine Road just to the east of the Hunter Creek Condos. After about 100 yards from the start, turn right at the T intersection. The trail meanders through forest on a rocky trail with a few wooden boardwalks. Soon enough, the trail start going up, up, up through sometimes very technical terrain, crossing Hunter Creek three or four times along the way. This trail ends at a dirt access road. Crossing the road from here leads to the great singletrack along and above Hunter Creek Valley.

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Contributors
Alvaro Arnal