Hermosa Creek Trail
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Route Description for Hermosa Creek Trail
For those outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy lengthy adventures through the backcountry, the Hermosa Creek Trail will be a fantastic route in the San Juan Mountains to try out. Terrain here is easy enough to complete as a very long single-day hike, although many people will break it up into a multi-day backpacking excursion.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the southwest across the open terrain and skirt along the edge of the forest to your left. Here, the route will turn more to the south, as you meet up with the banks of Hermosa Creek and follow it into the gulch.
For the remainder of the hike, you will keep to the banks of the creek as it cuts through the woodland landscape and offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings. Eventually, you will meet up with Forest Service Road 576, which you can follow for a short distance to reach the end point of the hike at the Lower Hermosa Campground.
Getting to the Hermosa Creek Trail Trailhead
The Hermosa Creek Trailhead can be found at the junction between Hermosa Park Road and Forest Service Road 577.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
Lower Hermosa Campground
When to do:
June-October
Pets allowed:
Yes
Family friendly:
Older Children only
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
One Way
Hermosa Creek Trail Elevation Graph
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