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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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863 m
Distance
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17.5 km
Duration
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5.5-7.5h
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Deep Creek Trail

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The Deep Creek Trail is an amazing hiking route near Telluride, Colorado that will take you up above the valley for views of nearby peaks. While out hiking the trail, you will climb uphill through strikingly beautiful aspen forests and alpine meadows, before taking in the views across the valley and the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Hikers should take note that this trail can become quite busy during peak hours, so be sure to arrive early to secure parking.

Route Description for Deep Creek Trail

If you are after a lengthy, but not so difficult hiking route in the San Juan Mountains that is close to Telluride and offers some spectacular alpine scenery, then you will certainly want to experience the Deep Creek Trail.

Setting out from the trailhead, you will head to the northeast across an open field and enter into the dense cover of the forest. Here, you will climb uphill above the valley, while taking in the beautiful woodland scenery of the surrounding aspens.

As you head to the east, you will continue through a mixture of forest and charming meadows that offer an amazing view of the landscape surrounding Telluride. After reaching the endpoint of the hike, simply turn back along the same trail and follow it into the trailhead where you started.

Getting to the Deep Creek Trail Trailhead

The Deep Creek Trailhead can be found along Last Dollar Road, just north of the Telluride Regional Airport.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-Round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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