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Animas River Drainage
Located within the Columbine Ranger District of San
Juan National Forest, the 6.0 mile Salt Creek Trail is rated most difficult and receives
light use. Salt Creek Trail begins and at an elevation of
10,800' (Highline) and an ending elevation of 8,200' (Junction with
Hermosa Creek).
By starting Salt Creek Trail from the Highline (Colorado
Trail), the hiker enjoys an all downhill trail (over 2,000' drop). The
last few miles are along the creek, after crossing the creek Salt Creek
Trail merges with the Hermosa Creek Trail.
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To reach Salt Creek Trail travel 28 miles north of
Durango along US 550 to Durango Mountain Resort, turn west and
travel along Hermosa Park Road 10.5 miles to the junction with Hotel
Draw Road. Turn west onto Hotel Draw Road and continue about 5 miles
to the junction with Scotch Creek Road. Directly after this Y is a
gate with the Colorado Trail leading south. Follow the Colorado
Trail about 6 miles to the Salt Creek Trailhead.
The bottom of Salt Creek Trail may be accessed via
the Hermosa Creek Trail.
Archuleta County Colorado
Dolores County Colorado
La Plata County Colorado
Montezuma County Colorado |
