Crooked Creek

3.3 mi

Distance

825 ft

Gain

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Inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests
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Access via US 285: Red Hill Pass
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State DOT 511 · 32 d ago

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Crooked Creek

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Elevation & route

Distance: 3.3 mi
Elevation gain: 825 ft

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Managing agency: San Juan NF — Columbine RD

About this trail

Crooked Creek is a 3.3-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado with 825 feet of elevation gain. This moderate hike offers a steady climb through the area managed by the local land agency. The trail follows Crooked Creek, providing scenic water features throughout your journey. With over 800 feet of elevation gain concentrated across 3.3 miles, expect consistent inclines that will challenge most hikers but remain accessible for those with moderate fitness levels. The out-and-back format allows you to turn around at any point, making it flexible for different ability levels and time constraints. The trail's proximity to Colorado's mountain terrain offers typical alpine and subalpine scenery depending on elevation and season. Best visited during warmer months when snow melt subsides and trail conditions are optimal. This hike is ideal for a half-day adventure, with the creek providing a natural turnaround point or destination marker for hikers.