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Hiking – Rolling Creek Trailhead

Enjoy The Colorado Trail Segment 5 in the cool weather. This hike is one-way, 17 miles, and 3.3k' gain. This trail is a good incline for the first 7 miles, then a couple miles of decline, and then a lovely meadow walk.

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Rachel Dobrotin
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  • Fri, Oct 17, 2025
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Mileage: 17.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,930 ft
  • Pace: 2.0

We will hike at a consistent overall 2.0 mph with short breaks.   The weather looks good as of Oct-12. If the weather will be a challenge, another hike with be substituted.

More info:

https://trails.colorado.gov/trails/colorado-trail-segment-12984#activity=hiking

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/psicc/recreation

Expect an early start to stage the vehicle at end of trail.  Details will be shared prior to trip.

Route/Place

Rolling Creek Trailhead

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Spikes and poles.

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