Hiking – Coal Creek Trail

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Hiking – Coal Creek Trail

Fall color hike near Blue Mesa Reservoir

  • Tue, Oct 7, 2025
  • Western Slope
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,615 ft

Hike along Soap creek and Coal Creek to enjoy fall colors. I may bring my small dog. Leashed dogs required in Wilderness area. Wear hunter orange colors.

Meet to leave at the north end of the parking lot of Gold's gym Montrose (on Main St/50) 9am or make arrangements with leader.

High clearance vehicles (Subarus ok) recommended for the 9 mile dirt road north of Blue Mesa Dam.

Route/Place

Coal Mesa Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials.

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