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Mad Creek Trail
DifficultOut and Back

Mad Creek Trail

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

8.8 mi

Distance

1,798 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 36m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Users have reported that there are short term closings in this area. Be aware that the park's website may have something to do with it. It is said that the deep canyons, aspen groves, and great view are related. The Hike begins very difficult and increases in altitude within the first 1.5 miles. The best trail times are in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Expect to use snow shoes or a similar accessory after October 15th. The trail was the cause of the extreme snowfall in Nov-Mar. There are Aspen groves, bolders and deep canyon views on the Mad Creek Trail. The trail is flat if you are going to camping. Go to a small meadow by the creek or 2 miles from the old US Forest Service Cabin. It's wise to be careful when the trail is crowded during the summer.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,076 ft
Max:2,396 ft
548 ft
548 ft
2,076 ft2,183 ft2,289 ft2,396 ft0.0 mi2.2 mi4.4 mi6.6 mi8.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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