Hope Creek Trail - Pagosa Springs, CO

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Hope Creek Trail


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Hope Creek Trail goes from timbered land along the creek to high alpine areas at the base of Sawtooth Mountain. The first three miles, up to the Weminuche Wilderness boundary, are on a gentle incline along the creek. The trail then climbs more steeply, alternately passing through meadows and spruce timber stands. The last 1/2 mile is above timberline and also offers magnificent scenery.

This 6.0 mile one-way trail has a beginning elevation of 9,500 feet and an ending elevation of 12,000 feet. This trail is rated as "moderate" and receives "light" usage.

Facilities: Unknown

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Hope Creek Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Hope Creek Trail is open June through September.

Fees: There are no fees associated with this trail.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: This trail is located within the Rio Grande National Forest; forest regulations apply.

Directions: To reach Hope Creek Trail from Alamosa, travel west on US Highway 160 to South Fork. From South Fork, drive 11 miles west on US Highway 160 to Big Meadows Road and go 3 miles to Shaw Lake to the trailhead.

To reach Hope Creek Trail from Pagosa Springs, travel on US Highway 160 to Big Meadows Road and go 3 miles to Shaw Lake to the trailhead.

Address

Rio Grande National Forest

1803 West Highway 160

Monte Vista, Colorado 81144

Phone
General: (719) 852-5941
Fax: (719) 852-6250
TTY: (719) 852-6271

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