Deep Creek Short Cut Trail
0.6 mi
Distance
299 ft
Elev. Gain
15m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Deep Creek Short Cut Trail is a point-to-point trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in San Miguel County, Colorado. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 299 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. It is in or next to Telluride, Colorado.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,867 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 2,965 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), 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
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Telluride, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- San Miguel County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
Nearby Trails
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Campgrounds near this trail
Telluride Town Park Campground
1.9 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Telluride, CO
City Park Reservable
Mill Creek Basin Backcountry Camp
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Telluride, CO
Dispersed
Mary E Campground - Norwood RD
3.7 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Telluride, CO
Alta Lakes Campground (Dispersed)
4.9 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Telluride, CO
Dispersed
Sunshine Campground
5.5 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Telluride, CO
Reservable
Imogene Pass - Camp Bird Dispersed Camping
5.7 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Ouray, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
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