Elk Creek
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 37.7020, -106.7323 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Elk Creek Trailhead - Trail # 731 the Forest Service's write-up
season May to
The Elk Creek trail is 15.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 128 and ends at Forest Trail 813.
Elk Creek provides excellent opportunities for trout fishing along its entire length. The trail follows Elk Creek from its confluence with the Conejos River to its upper reaches and passes through a variety of terrain including deep canyons and wide meadowed valleys. The trail is well traveled by fishermen, hikers and horse packers and is easy to follow. Suitable camping sites are dispersed along the valley. Water from Elk Creek can be filtered for drinking. Parking is availabe at the Trailhead
The trail joins the Continental Divide Scenic Trail #813. Other trails which can be reached via the El Creek Trail are the Notch Trail #729 and the Rough Creek Trail #727.
The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Outside the wilderness, the trail is open to mountain biking.
Elk Creek Trailhead - Trail 731 the Forest Service's write-up
The Elk Creek trailhead is at the end of FDR 128, west of the turnoff to Elk Creek Campground. There is access to both Elk Creek and Duck Lake from here. The meadow is open to dispersal camping.