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Whiskey Creek

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Minturn
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Length

3.9 Miles 6.2 Kilometers


Elevation

3' 1 m

Ascent

-2,076' -633 m

Descent

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

9,747' 2,971 m

High

7,674' 2,339 m

Low

Conditions

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“This is a scenic multi-use trail through an awesome aspen forest.”

— Megan W
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Overview

Closed from December 1 July 1 for elk calving.
Features: Fall Colors — Views

Description

Amazing views and a great singletrack descent through a large, mature aspen forest. It's an enjoyable trail, except for the short junky section (a badly eroded, straight downhill mess of loose rock) right at the bottom before you hit the highway culvert. Combining this into a loop with Line Shack makes a great half-day hike.

This is also a popular mountain bike trail, so expect to share.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Apr 17, 2018: Cattle Creek and Braderich Creek prescribed burns expected to happen soon

Apr 15, 2018: Reminder: Overnight camping permits for Conundrum Hot Springs available April 18

Apr 12, 2018: Forest Service releases Decision Memo on Copper Mountain Resort projects

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in Minturn

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in Minturn

#659

in Colorado

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Great fall hike up Whisky Creek
Great fall hike up Whisky Creek
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Looking south and approaching the junction with the main Whiskey Creek Trail.
Looking south and approaching the junction with…
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Front door of the Line Shack, and the top of your climb!
Front door of the Line Shack, and the top of yo…
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