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Bobcats trip – Meadow Creek Trailhead

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Bobcats trip – Meadow Creek Trailhead

This hike will follow the Meadow Creek Trail through a scenic mix of lodgepole pine forest, open meadows, and rolling terrain along the Dillon Reservoir area. The trail offers expansive views of the surrounding Tenmile Range and Gore Range, with frequent opportunities to take in the high-country landscape. Expect a moderately challenging route with some rocky and uneven sections, gradual elevation changes, and a few steeper stretches along the way.

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Wayne Howell
Wayne Howell
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Oct 1, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,250 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,333 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 MPH

Starting from the Meadow Creek Trailhead near Dillon Reservoir, this hike explores a scenic mountain corridor where forests, wetlands, and open meadows create a diverse high-country setting. The route travels through a landscape shaped by glacial valleys and alpine weather, with sections of shaded forest alternating with open areas that reveal sweeping views toward the Tenmile Range and Gore Range. Expect a varied trail experience, including gently rolling terrain, rocky stretches, creek-side passages, and sections that climb gradually through the surrounding wilderness. Beyond the physical challenge, the trail provides a chance to experience the quieter side of Summit County, where expansive mountain panoramas, wildflower-filled meadows, and the changing character of the terrain make the journey as rewarding as the destination. We'll find a sunny, comfortable spot to have a snack/lunch. Our pace will be consistent with completing this hike in a reasonable amount of time. Overall ~8.5 miles and ~2250 ft elevation gain. (Meadow Creek Trail - CalTopo)

Carpool Place & Time: Meet at Wooly Mammoth PnR (Section BB) 6:45am, for 7:00am departure (Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride - Google Maps)

We'll then carpool to the Meadow Creek Trailhead parking (Meadow Creek Trailhead - Google Maps)

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Route/Place

Meadow Creek Trailhead

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials are required. Trekking poles are recommended.

This is a CMC Bobcats Trip.  The Bobcats’ mission is to ensure a variety of adventurous CMC trips, mostly on weekdays, all year long.  Our trips tend to be faster paced, on more challenging routes, and with fewer stops.  We foster a strong community of hikers seeking challenges, discovery, and camaraderie.   We don’t have dues and we invite ALL CMC members to sign up for any Bobcat trip that is within their ability level.

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