Fern Creek Trail
8.4 mi
Distance
2,119 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 52m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Fern Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in Hinsdale County, Colorado. It is 8.4 miles long and gains 2,119 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Creede, Colorado, about 16 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 | 3,404 ft |
| High point | 5.5 mi | 3,660 ft |
| End | 8.4 mi | 3,013 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
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
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- City of Creede, CO · about 16 mi away
- County:
- Hinsdale County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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River Hill
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Thirty Mile
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