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    Shallow Creek Trail #897

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    2-3h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    7.6 km
    Elevation
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    281 m
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    Directions to Trailhead

    The Shallow Creek Trail is a laidback adventure in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado that will lead you through a gulch alongside Shallow Creek. While out hiking the trail, you will climb gently uphill to the northwest along the winding banks of Shallow Creek, enjoying the views of the surrounding trees and valley landscape before making the return journey. The easy-going nature of this trail makes it perfectly suitable for a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts.

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    Route Description for Shallow Creek Trail #897

    If you are after a scenic adventure near Creede that the entire family will be sure to enjoy, then you should certainly check out the Shallow Creek Trail #897. This fun route features beautiful views and easy to traverse terrain, ensuring that the time you spend on the trail will be enjoyable.

    Setting out from the trailhead, you will head to the northwest alongside the banks of Shallow Creek, enjoying the views of the hills that spread out in every direction as you make your way through the gulch.

    Here, you will cross over the creek several times and keep the forest on your left, before eventually arriving at the terminus of the route. Turning back along the trail, you will be able to re-experience the same views from the opposite perspective, before arriving back at the trailhead where you began your adventure.

    Getting to the Shallow Creek Trail #897 Trailhead

    The starting point for the Shallow Creek Trail#897 can be found southwest of Creede along Forest Service Road 508.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      April-October

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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