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North Rock Creek Trail #46

 3.3 (4)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Gore Range
  5. Eagles Nest Wilderness
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Length


2.2 Miles 3.6 Kilometers


769' 235 m

Ascent

-22' -7 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

10,230' 3,118 m

High

9,482' 2,890 m

Low

Shared By Chelsea Gribbin

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“A forested trail through a Gore Range drainage. ”

— Chelsea Gribbin
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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

A hike through a bird nesting area to an abandoned mine surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas makes this a great trail. Access to the Eagles Nest Wilderness in the Gore Range is another attraction of this trail.

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Jun 14, 2017
Nick V
Trail is in good shape all the way to the Boss mine. 99% Dry. Lots of downed trees though. 5mi — 3h 00m
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  3.3 from 4 votes

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Gore range
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Beautiful fall colors on Rock Creek Trail
Beautiful fall colors on Rock Creek Trail
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Looking east towards Ptarmigan Mountain from the Gore Range Trail
Looking east towards Ptarmigan Mountain from th…
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This trail would benefit greatly from going maybe another mile farther into the drainage. The trail stops just as you get out of the trees and have a clear view of the mountains. Mar 13, 2016

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