Dutch Creek Trail 
Dutch Creek Trail is a mostly downhill trail that runs along the creek and through lots of aspen groves and creek crossings.
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Feature: Backpacking routes
Dutch Creek Trail
Little Elk Trail
Little Elk Creek is an 11-mile difficult trail connecting the main Hermosa Creek Trail into Dutch Creek.
Hermosa Creek Trail
The main Hermosa Creek Trail is always the most well-worn route and sees several junctions in the 12.7-mile one way.
Rico-Silverton Trail
Rico-Silverton Trail ascends two high mountain passes in 2.4 miles, thus affording excellent views and good opportunities for photography.
Colorado Trail System (High Country)
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
Vallecito Creek Trail
A stunning day hike, or a great four-to-five day backpack trip near Vallecito, Colorado.
Lake Eileen Trail
The 4-mile round trip hike near Vallecito Reservoir gains 1,150 feet in elevation and takes approximately four hours.
North Canyon, East Creek & Graham Creek Trails
These trails head up the ridges on the east side of Vallecito Lake, following creeks with waterfalls to open meadows.
Dry Fork Trail 
Dry Fork Loop is a popular singletrack trail that connects to the Lower Colorado Trail.
Colorado Trail System (Lower)
The iconic Colorado Trail stretches 500 miles from Denver to its terminus in Durango and is one of the state’s great recreational assets.
