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Rock Creek Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
  5. Sand Canyon and Rock Creek Trails
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“Rocky singletrack loop with cool views of the surrounding cliffs. ”

Max Molello
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3.8

Miles

6.1

KM

Point to Point

5,659' 1,725 m

High

5,446' 1,660 m

Low

262' 80 m

Up

311' 95 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

The westernmost loop of the Sand Canyon system, this loop is similar to East Rock Creek Trail in feel as it makes a tight loop in and out of the canyon.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Dolores Public Lands Office

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Max Molello
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#3

in Sand Canyon and Rock Creek Trails

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  4.0 from 2 votes
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#3

in Sand Canyon and Rock C…

#1,262

in Colorado

#14,244

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