Cliff Creek
8.4 mi
Distance
965 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 17m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cliff Creek is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 8.4 miles long and gains 965 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Crested Butte, Colorado, about 11 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,032 ft |
| End | 8.3 mi | 2,819 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed Jul 1–Sep 30
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Crested Butte, CO · about 11 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
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