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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Waterfall Creek Trail 555

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

86°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 86°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

5 mph WSW

UV index

6.2 high

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

2.9mi round trip

Elevation gain

46ft

High point

7,792ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Waterfall Creek Trail #555 is a 2.9-mile route in Gunnison National Forest, connecting the Doubletop Trail #405 to the Cement Creek Trail #612. The trail descends approximately 1,710 feet from an elevation of 11,530 feet to 9,820 feet. Because the descent is steep and the surface is often rough and rutted, hikers typically travel downhill. The route passes through dense dark timber and crosses Waterfall Creek twice. The trail allows hiking, biking, horses, and dogs. Parking is available at the trailhead, though access requires driving on forest service roads. The trail is accessible year-round.

Trail profile

Gain

46 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

0%

High point

7,792 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,746 ft
2Trail Marker7,776 ft
3Viewpoint7,792 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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