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Hiking · Durango, CO

Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop

difficultTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Durango, 0 mi
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58°

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Feels like 58°

Wind

0 mph

Animas River at Durango is running 182 cfs and falling, water 63°.

Distance

27.8mi round trip

Elevation gain

2,213ft

High point

8,745ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Hermosa, Clear, South Fork Creeks Loop is a 27.8-mile hiking route near Durango, Colorado, classified as difficult with an elevation of 6,535 feet. The trail typically requires about 19 hours to complete and offers parking at the trailhead. Hikers access the loop by starting on the Hermosa Creek Trail, connecting to Clear Creek Trail #550 and South Fork Trail #549. The route passes through creek valleys and surrounding mountains, with conditions that include potential snow and ice during winter months. The trail is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

2,213 ft

Avg grade

2%

Steepest

3%

High point

8,745 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead6,532 ft
2Trail Marker7,116 ft
3Trail Marker8,579 ft
4Viewpoint8,745 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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