Hill Creek

Managing agency

Pike-San Isabel NF — South Platte RD

Hill Creek is an 8.7-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the South Platte Ranger District within Pike-San Isabel National Forest. The route features 3,212 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderately challenging hike suitable for those with solid cardiovascular fitness. This trail is managed by the Pike-San Isabel National Forest's South Platte Ranger District, ensuring maintained conditions and adherence to forest service standards. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at their preferred point, with the full distance and elevation gain applying to those completing the entire route to the turnaround point and back. The trail's elevation gain is distributed across the 8.7-mile distance, providing a steady climb through the Pike-San Isabel landscape. Hikers should prepare for significant elevation change and plan accordingly for timing and fitness level. The trail's location within South Platte Ranger District places it in a region known for alpine and subalpine terrain typical of central Colorado's Front Range.