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Hikes/United States/Colorado/San Juan Mountain Range
Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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239 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
5.0 km
Duration
This reflects the estimated time the majority of users will take on this trail. If you are slower, add time to the top-end figure. If you are fast, then you may complete this route faster than this time range.
1.5-2h
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Cutler Creek Trail Route Guide

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The Cutler Creek Trail is a pleasant hiking route in Colorado that will take into the San Juan Mountains along a winding creek bank. While out hiking the trail, you will climb uphill alongside Cutler Creek, enjoying the views of the surrounding forests and mountains, before making the return journey out again. As the road leading into the trailhead is very rough and rocky, you will need a 4x4 vehicle with high clearance to safely reach it.

Route Description for Cutler Creek Trail

If you are after a shorter hiking route in the San Juan Mountains and don’t mind taking a fairly rough drive to reach the trailhead, then you should consider exploring the natural beauty along the Cutler Creek Trail near Portland.

Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the east and enter into the cover of the forest, where you will quickly join up with the banks of Cutler Creek. Following the water to the southeast, you will gradually climb uphill and enjoy views of the surrounding peaks, with the chance to spot a waterfall if there has been enough meltwater or rainfall passing through the area.

After reaching the endpoint of the route, you can turn back along the trail to relive the scenic views of the mountains and forests, before arriving back at the trailhead where you began.

Getting to the Cutler Creek Trail Trailhead

The trailhead for the Cutler Creek Trail can be found 5.6mi east of Portland, Colorado along County Road 14A.

Route Information for Cutler Creek Trail

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    May-October

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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