Fish Creek

14.5 mi

Distance

1,878 ft

Gain

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What we do know

Inside San Juan National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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What's missing

No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it

Big climb

Out & back

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Fish Creek

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Elevation & route

Distance: 14.5 mi
Elevation gain: 1,878 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: Rio Grande NF — Divide RD

About this trail

Fish Creek Trail is a 14.3-mile out-and-back route located in Colorado near Colorado within Rio Grande National Forest, managed by the Divide Ranger District. The trail features 1,878 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderate to challenging day hike for most fitness levels. This out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at any point, making it accessible for those with varying endurance levels. The elevation gain is distributed across the route, providing opportunities to experience changing terrain and scenery typical of the Rio Grande National Forest landscape. The trail is situated in the Divide Ranger District area, which encompasses diverse high-elevation terrain in south-central Colorado. Hikers should plan accordingly for weather conditions, which can change rapidly at elevation. The out-and-back nature of the route means hikers will cover approximately 28.6 miles total if completing the full distance, though many visitors choose shorter out-and-back segments.