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RMOTHG Trip – Corral Creek to South Platte River

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RMOTHG Trip – Corral Creek to South Platte River

A very enjoyable 6-mile / 1400 ft elev-gain trek down to the South Platte River in Pike National Forest. We will hike down an old, and now closed off, 4wd road through the remnants of the 2002 Hayman Fire. Surrounded by huge and spectacular rock formations, we'll picnic at the river in a gorgeous valley before hiking the 1400 feet back up to the trailhead.

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Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,478 ft
  • Pace: Moderate / 2 mph / Steady

The first 1/2 of the trek is all downhill to the river - and all uphill for 1400 ft returning to trailhead.  Estimated Trip Time:   4 hours.

We will have an optional refreshments / lunch stop at the Crossroads Pub & Grill on the return drive (located at the light in Pine Junction on 285).  Excellent food, beer, and atmosphere! 

Meeting Time:    6:30 am

Meeting Place for Carpool:   Morrison PnR (3485 S. Rooney Rd, Morrison)

From the Morrison Rd (CO 8) exit of 470 go west towards Morrison. Take immediate right on South Rooney Rd. Dirt Parking Lot is directly on your right across from the gas station/convenience store. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dWLggRd216Pz6se38

Directions to Trailhead:   

From Morrison Meeting Spot:   Take "285 South" (actually going West) to traffic light in Pine Junction: 22 miles / 30 min. 

From Pine Junction:   Go south on 126 (towards Deckers) for 22 miles. After passing the big parking lot for the Cheesman Canyon Trailhead (on right) get ready to turn right on an unmarked dirt road (aka Wigwam Creek Rd / Goose Creek Rd / Matukat Rd / FS 211).

Follow signs for Goose Creek Campground (15 miles / 45 min).

Corral Creek Trailhead is 3.7 miles past the Goose Creek Campground on left.  It is unmarked - but there is a post in the ground labeled "P" indicating No Camping and there is a gate blocking the old 4wd road. 



Route/Place

Corral Creek to South Platte River

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$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!

This trek has a lot of sun exposure so don't forget your sunglasses,  sunscreen and umbrella. (okay maybe not the umbrella:)

Ten Essentials:  https://www.cmc.org/groups-sections/front-range-groups/denver/course-templates/wilderness-trekking-school-denver/course-materials/learn-more-fundaments/ten-essential-systems

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