Near Clear Creek Trail
Big views
Near Clear Creek Trail
View of Mt. Sneffels.
Near Clear Creek Trail
In the aspens.
Near Clear Creek Trail
Playing peekaboo - great views.
Near Clear Creek Trail
South end of the trail. Lots of free-range cattle are out during the summer.

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Hike Trail

Clear Creek Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Fun singletrack with great views of the San Juans.
8.9
mi
Distance
1,091
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.88mi
Distance
1,091ft
Elevation Gain
1,494ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
9,905ft
High Point
8,784ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts off of Divide road, at a sign marking Clear Creek Trail. You'll pass a fence and continue on for another 1/4 miler until you reach a gate. After the gate, the trail weaves and climbs a bit before dropping a few hundred feet down the loose descent. There is a nice view of the plateau from the west end of the trail. The trail then roughly follows that contour back east for a few miles. The trail is a little beaten up in spots, but there are some very nice sections. The hike finishes with a climb back up a ravine along Clear Creek, past a couple of gates, to Divide Rd and your vehicle.

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Contributors
Tim Judkins