Sunlight Creek Route
1.6 mi
Distance
1,040 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 3m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sunlight Creek Route is a point-to-point trail in La Plata County, Colorado. It is 1.6 miles long and gains 1,040 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, 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
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,300 ft |
| End | 1.6 mi | 3,619 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, 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:
- 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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