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Crystal Creek Trail

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 4.6 (8)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Curecanti National Recreation Area
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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

8,874' 2,705 m

High

8,533' 2,601 m

Low

385' 117 m

Up

388' 118 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

40%

Max Grade (22°)

Dogs Unknown

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  4.6 from 8 votes

#2

in Curecanti National Recreation Area

#7035

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  4.6 from 8 votes
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#2

in Curecanti National Rec…

#497

in Colorado

#7,035

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Viewpoint at the end of the trail
Aug 18, 2019 near Montrose, CO
Enjoy a phenomenal view of Black Canyon from the end of the trail.
Jun 1, 2017 near Montrose, CO
Enjoy gorgeous visuals of Black Canyon almost immediately after starting down the Crystal Creek Trail.
Jun 1, 2017 near Montrose, CO

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Aug 3, 2024
Sev Hunt
Great moderate trail. — 8h 00m
May 18, 2021
Tom Mosher
Jun 20, 2020
Eric Harrill
3mi
Aug 18, 2019
Chris Jaquet
Great trail. Fantastic scenery and pretty easy for anyone in good shape. — 1h 15m
Jun 28, 2019
Wael Mansour
Sep 30, 2018
Heidi Rose
Great trail! Can get hot with full exposure and no water, so if your pups are with you plan accordingly. 3mi — 1h 00m
Sep 28, 2018
Brian Bleicher

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