Blue Creek-Allen Canyon Trail

The Blue Creek/Allen Canyon Trail #013 is 7.1 miles long. One of the longer trails in the area, this trail travels from the ponderosa pines around Forest Road #095 (The Causeway) to the low juniper shrublands around the northern end of Forest Trail #011 (Tuerto). This trail ascends Allen Canyon to the head of Tuerto Canyon, with scenic views as it crosses Forest Trail #015 (Skyline). From this high point the trail descends above Blue Creek before intersecting Forest Trail #011 (Tuerto). Loops can be made using this trail and other area trails. The other trails which can be used to complete various loops include: Tuerto to Skyline (#457), Skyline (#015), Trough Canyon (#163) and Tuerto (#011). This trail is very steep and narrow with some rocky drop-offs and unstable surfaces. Be sure that you are comfortable in this type of terrain.

Elevation Change:

South End (Road #095): 8,438 feet

North End (Trail #011): 7,749 feet

Current Conditions

Trail conditions vary widely with weather events and during spring runoff. Check with the Monticello Ranger District for updated information.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Latitude: 37 49' 4.2"N

Longitude: 109 34' 49.5"W

Datum: NAD83

Positon Format: Degrees Minutes Seconds (hddd mm' ss.s")

User should carry their own water.

Open to: Hiking and Horseback Riding.

Getting There

Directions

From Blanding, head east on Center Street and travel 0.1 miles. Turn left (north) onto 100 E and travel 1.7 miles. Continue onto The Causeway (#095) and travel 16.2 miles to Blue Creek/Allen Canyon Trail #013.