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Keyser Creek Trail

Basics
Location:
10 miles west of Glenwood Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
7 miles/11.3 km oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
4 to 4.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6840 feet
Elevation Change:
3560 feet
Season:
April - October

Description

Keyser Creek Trail follows east Canyon Creek and Keyser Creek up to the Flat Tops. The canyon is narrow; steep sided with cliffs and forested with spruce/fir and aspen. The trail is also narrow, and rough.

The scenery is outstanding, fishing is available in the creek, and wildlife-watching opportunities are excellent. Use is limited to hiking.

It is approximately 3 miles to the National Forest boundary, then the trail continues for about 2 miles to Blue Lake and 2 miles further until it connects with Transfer Trail in the Monument Lake area, near Blue Lake. Elevation ranges from 6,840 to 10,400 feet.

Details

Location:
10 miles west of Glenwood Springs
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
7 miles/11.3 km oneway
to Transfer trail
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
4 to 4.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6840
Elevation Change:
3560
Season:
April - October
Useful Map(s):
USGS 1: 24,000 quads: Storm King, Glenwood Springs
Additional Details:
The Forest Service Reference number for this trail is FS 1884. The surface of the trail is natural throughout - no gravel or pavement.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

7 miles west of Glenwood Springs via I-70 to Canyon Creek Road about 3 miles north to trailhead. Access across private land on narrow easement first half mile, please stay on trail. Parking limited.


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