Turret Creek TH #1832
The Turret Creek trail begins at the Hilltop Trailhead near Sweetwater Lake and ends at Trapper's Lake Trail #1816. This trail provides good access to the Flat Tops Wilderness, with the 3220 foot elevation gain spread out over the entire course. The trail begins in a dry area with scrub oak, then follows Turret Creek, passing through stands of aspen and grassy meadows. The trail then enters lodgepole pine and passes through Turret Meadows at 4 1/2 miles, from here the trail steepens as it climbs the ridge of the White River Plateau.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
11224
Directions
Travel 13 miles west of Eagle on I-70 to the Dotsero exit and follow the signs for Sweetwater/ Burns by turning north onto the Colorado River Road. Follow the Colorado River Rd. for 7 miles and turn left onto Sweetwater Creek Road. Stay on Sweetwater Creek Rd. for 11.5 miles, parking near the cabins for the Sweetwater Wilderness Ranch or at Hilltop Ranch, which is a 1/4 mile up a short, 4-wheel drive road. This is the Hilltop Trailhead where both Sweetwater and Turret Creek trails begin.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
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Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
