Hiking – Ditch Creek Road

Trip

Hiking – Ditch Creek Road

An easy fall color hike along Roundtop Mountain road leads to a lookout point. Some off-trail exploring is available. Check out the Mingus Homestead.

  • Fri, Oct 17, 2025
  • El Pueblo
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,800 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Orange clothing is recommended due to hunting season. This is a dog-friendly hike. 

Meet Friday, Oct. 17, at the City Park swimming pool parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Alternative meeting place, mile 9 of Hwy 165 at the intersection of 165 & Ditch Creek road at 9:45; or contact the leader.

Route/Place

Ditch Creek Road


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring 10 essentials, including warmer clothing, and a lunch. Bring chairs and a beverage for post-hike get-together.

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