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North Rock Creek Trail #46

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Gore Range
  5. Eagles Nest Wilderness
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“A forested trail through a Gore Range drainage. ”

Chelsea Gribbin
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2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

Point to Point

10,230' 3,118 m

High

9,482' 2,890 m

Low

769' 235 m

Up

22' 7 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

A hike through a bird nesting area to an abandoned mine surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas makes this a great trail. Access to the Eagles Nest Wilderness in the Gore Range is another attraction of this trail.

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Chelsea Gribbin
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  3.4 from 5 votes

#5

in Eagles Nest Wilderness

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#5

in Eagles Nest Wilderness

#1,997

in Colorado

#24,959

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Gore range
May 11, 2015 near Silvert…, CO
Beautiful fall colors on Rock Creek Trail
Mar 19, 2015 near Silvert…, CO
Looking east towards Ptarmigan Mountain from the Gore Range Trail
Mar 19, 2015 near Silvert…, CO

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Oct 28, 2018
Jim Warrick
Old mining road is in outstanding shape. To extent this hike, see my comments on North Rock Creek Primitive Route for a much better parallel trail. — 1h 30m
Jun 14, 2017
Nick V
Trail is in good shape all the way to the Boss mine. 99% Dry. Lots of downed trees though. 5mi — 3h 00m

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