Needle Creek Trail
8.0 mi
Distance
4,386 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 21m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Needle Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 8 miles long and gains 4,386 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Silverton, Colorado, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- 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
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silverton, CO · about 13 mi away
- County:
- La Plata County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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