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Eagle County Colorado Hiking Trails
Squaw Creek Trail #1897
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White
River National Forest
Available for hiking & horseback riding,
the 4.25 mile Squaw Creek Trail begins with a steep climb through
wildflowers and aspens, but becomes more gradual as it passes ranch
property below and to the left of the trail. Crossing Squaw Creek, the
trail follows an old road up the drainage to Elk Park, which is a large
open meadow. After passing the meadow, cross the creek and look for the
trail leaving the road to the right. Squaw Creek Trail intersects with FR
421, then descends through a grass area. Crossing a rocky drainage, the
trail becomes difficult to fine. Continue along the drainage down until an
open meadow called Elbow Park is reached. The trail ends here at it's
junction with Salt Creek Trail. |
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| To reach Squaw Creek Trail from
Eagle Colorado, travel east along I-70 for 9.8 miles to the Wolcott exit
and turn left, then right onto Highway 6. Continue east along Highway 6
for 3.3 miles to Squaw Creek Road and turn right. Travel along Squaw Creek
Road for 3.2 miles and at the hairpin turn to the right, follow the road
straight where it becomes dirt. Continue along the dirt road for 1.2 miles
to the trailhead. |
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