Dry Creek Trail - Hiking trail near Westcliffe, Colorado, United States - Description
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| Name | Dry Creek Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | The trail accesses the Dry Creek Lakes | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 6.8 miles / 10.9 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 2,620 feet / 799 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 9,220 feet / 2,810 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 11,840 feet / 3,609 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views | |
| Difficulty | Strenuous | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Westcliffe, Colorado, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/recreation/trails/sanc_dry_creek_trail.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The trail is 3.4 miles long and accesses the Dry Creek Lakes. The trail is hard for hiking.
Take Highway 69 south from Westcliffe to County Road 140(Schoolfield Lane). Turn right on CR 140 and travel to CR 129(Macey Lane). Turn left on CR 129 and travel to CR 130(Horn Road). Turn right on CR130 and follow CR 130 till it ends at the Horn Creek Trailhead. Follow the Rainbow Trail north to its intersection with the Dry Creek Trail.
| Latitude | 38.0485574449 degrees / 38° 2.913' / 38° 2' 54.81" |
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| Longitude | -105.5362129211 degrees / -105° 32.173' / -105° 32' 10.37" |
| Created by Nick on 05/08/2008 |
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