Name: Crystal Creek Trail
Rating: 4.6

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4.6 from 7 votes

#2

in Curecanti National Recreation Area

#7253

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4.6 from 7 votes

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#2

in Curecanti National Rec…

#529

in Colorado

#7,253

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Aug 18, 2019 near Montrose, CO

Enjoy a phenomenal view of Black Canyon from the end of the trail.

Jun 1, 2017 near Montrose, CO

Enjoy gorgeous visuals of Black Canyon almost immediately after starting down the Crystal Creek Trail.

Jun 1, 2017 near Montrose, CO

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Aug 3, 2024

Sev Hunt

Great moderate trail. — 8h 00m

May 18, 2021

Tom Mosher

Jun 20, 2020

Eric Harrill

3mi

Aug 18, 2019

Chris Jaquet

Great trail. Fantastic scenery and pretty easy for anyone in good shape. — 1h 15m

Jun 28, 2019

Wael Mansour

Sep 30, 2018

Heidi Rose

Great trail! Can get hot with full exposure and no water, so if your pups are with you plan accordingly. 3mi — 1h 00m

Sep 28, 2018

Brian Bleicher

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Crystal Creek Trail

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Point to Point

8,874' 2,705 m

8,533' 2,601 m

385' 117 m

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