Rock Creek Trail #106 - La Junta, CO
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Rock Creek Trail #106
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The Rock Creek Trail #106 begins in an open meadow near Sand Lake. The trailhead is shared with the Sheep Lake trail.
The trail runs through lodgepole pine and Engleman spruce forest. It primarily follows Rock Creek but gets above the creek and parallels the canyon walls in some places.
This 11.1 mile trail sees moderate usage. It has a beginning elevation of 10,020 feet and an ending elevation of 8,000 feet and transverses through the Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest.


Facilities: There are no facilities available along Rock Creek Trail #106. The Deep Creek Campground provides 12 individual campsites. Restrooms, fire grills, and picnic tables are also provided.

Best Time To Visit: Rock Creek Trail #106 is open June through October.

Fees: There are no fees to hike this trail.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Public Property Preserve and protect your National Forests. Leave natural areas the way you find them. Practice "Leave No Trace" ethics. Do not carve, chop, cut and damage any live trees.

Camping If you are staying at a campground, you must camp only in those places specifically provided or marked. All vehicles, RVs, and trailers must be parked on your campsite or driveway. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please be considerate of others.
Sanitation Help prevent pollution by keeping garbage, litter, and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and other waters. All garbage and litter must either be deposited in containers provided, or taken with you when you leave.
Camp Fires Obey any restrictions on fires. Fires may be limited or prohibited at certain times. Within campgrounds and other recreation areas, fires may only be built in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for that purpose. Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving. Do not leave your fire unattended. You are responsible for keeping fires under control.
Vehicles Drivers must obey all traffic signs and operate their vehicles in accordance with posted regulations, and applicable Federal, State and local laws. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only. Use of vehicles within campgrounds and other recreation areas is limited to entering or leaving those areas.
Pets and Animals Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas. Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas or sanitary facilities. Saddle or pack animals are only allowed where authorized by posted instructions.
Fireworks Use of fireworks or other explosives within campgrounds and other recreation areas is prohibited.

Directions: To get to Rock Creek Trail #106 from La Junta: drive north on US-50, turn right onto CO State Highway 96, travel to Arlington. The northern trailhead is located at Arlington. Turn off of Interstate Highway 80 at the Arlington exit and follow the signs to Forest Access and the Rock Creek Trail. There is also a short access trail from the Deep Creek campground.

Map: Click here for a map to Rock Creek Trail #106

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted at Rock Creek Trail #106.

 
Address
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District
South Hwy. 130/230
PO Box 249
Saratoga, Wyoming 82331
Phone
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Fax: (307) 326-5250
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