Deep Creek Trailhead

Trail system above Telluride that can be an access to Mt Sneffels Wilderness. It is the starting point for Deep Creek Trail and for a network of trails to the south

Alternate Titles:

Deep Creek Trail -#418 - Out and Back - 14.7 miles, 3671' gain

Deep Creek Trail #418 to Whipple Mountain Trail to Iron Mountain Trail #419.1 C&D to Iron Mountain Basin - 8 miles, 2000' gain

Whipple Mountain Trail #419 one-way from Deep Creek TH to Whipple Mountain TH - 8 miles, 3344' gain

Penelope's Trail, Aldasoro Trail, and Remine Creek Trail form a single, continuous downhill trail from the Deep Creek TH to CO-145 and the Lawson TH - one way 4.4 miles, 542' gain

  • 12,000 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area, Norwood Ranger District (GMUG)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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  • Deep Creek TH - Deep Creek Trail #418
  • Deep Creek TH - Iron Mountain Trail #419.1 C&D
  • Deep Creek TH - Whipple Mountain Trail #419
  • Deep Creek TH - Penelope Trail
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