FALL CREEK
Trail network near Lake City, Colorado · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 38.14717, -107.41867
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Shape
- Trail network
- Elevation
- 10,979 to 12,738 ft
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Managed by
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
- Trail number
- 9231
- County
- Hinsdale County, Colorado
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Jackson Guard Station 7.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Silver Jack Campground (CO) 8.9 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Beaver Lake (CO) 9.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- SHEEP MOUNTAIN 0.8 mi long
- HIGH MESA 3.3 mi long
- High Mesa Trail 133 3.4 mi long
- UncompahgreTrail 246 1.6 mi long
- EAST FORK 11 mi long
- Fall Creek Trail 231 8.5 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is FALL CREEK?
- FALL CREEK is about 8.3 miles long, or about 17 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on FALL CREEK?
- About 3,333 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 10,979 and 12,738 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike FALL CREEK?
- Plan on about 8 hr 15 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on FALL CREEK?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on FALL CREEK?
- FALL CREEK is open to hiking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does FALL CREEK start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 38.14717, -107.41867. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.