Darling Creek Trail #18.1 - Winter Park, CO

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Darling Creek Trail #18.1


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The Darling Creek Trail crosses the boardwalk and as the trail reaches the other side of the valley, the South Fork Trail takes off to the right and the Darling Creek Trail to the left. From this junction, the trail continues fairly level along the river.

After a short hike the trail heads up and across a talus slope (under a power line) and towards a tunnel portal. The tunnel and train system is used to transport molybdenum core from a mine on the other side of the Continental Divide to a mill site in the Williams Fork Valley.

The trail becomes steeper in sections as it gains elevation and the vegetation becomes less dense. The final part of the trail reaches timberline and the junction with the St. Louis Divide Trail.

This trail has been rated moderate with low usage. Elevation ranges from 8,946 to 12,162 feet on the 6.02-mile (one way) trail.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Darling Creek Trail #18.1.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Darling Creek Trail #18.1.

Best Time To Visit: Darling Creek Trail #18.1 is open year-round, but peak season is June through October.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To get to Darling Creek Trail #18.1 from Winter park: Take I-70 turn left on US-40 towars Granby. Take Highway 40 west from Granby to County Road 3 and head south for about 18 miles. Turn south onto County Road 30 towards the campgrounds. Continue on this road about 5.5, then turn left onto Darling Creek Road. The trailhead is about a half mile up the road.

Address

Sulphur Ranger District

9 Ten Mile Drive

P.O. Box 10

Granby, Colorado 80446-0010

Phone
General: (970) 887-4100
TTY: (970) 887-4101

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