Deep Creek #418

The Deep Creek Trail #418 begins at an intersection with the Jud Wiebe Trail #432 and ends at a trailhead parking area on the Last Dollar Road (FSR 638). This trail provides access into the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, where Wilderness Regulations apply, as well as a connector route to the Town of Telluride. This is a good trail for early and late season use due to its southern exposure. Most of the tail travels through aspen with scattered spruce/fir, crossing several bridges along the way. There are several steep sections that make it a challenging hike or bike ride. Several overlooks provide panoramic views of the ski area and San Juan Mountains to the south.

At a Glance

Open Season:	May
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	Open to Hiking and Horseback. Open to Mountain Bike from the eastern access to the Deep Creek crossing.
Closest Towns:	Telluride, CO
Information Center:	U.S.G.S. Maps: Telluride, Gray Head, and Sams.

General Information

Directions:

Eastern Access:

From Telluride, travel west on Hwy 145 for approximately 1 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #637, Mill Creek Road. Turn right onto FSR #637 and Continue for approximately 1.5 miles, the trail can be accessed at the end of the road. Following the trail east for approximately 1.9 miles it will intersect the Jud Wiebe Trail #432. Following it west will lead into the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness.

Deep Creek Trailhead:

From Telluride, travel west on Hwy 145 for approximately 3 mile to the intersection with Forest Service Road #638, Last Dollar Road. Turn right onto FSR #638 and continue for approximately 3 miles to the Trailhead. Follow the Deep Creek Connector Trail #418.1B for approximately 1 mile to the Deep Creek Trial.

Whipple Mountain Trailhead:

From Telluride, travel west on Hwy 145 for approximately 3 miles to the intersection with the Forest Service Road #638. Turn right onto FSR #638 and continue for approximately 5.5 miles to the Trailhead. Follow the Whipple Mountain Trail #419 for approximately 2.8 miles to the intersection with the Deep Creek Trail. There is a Trailhead sign on the east side of the road. FSR #638 is extremely slippery when wet, high clearance, four wheel drive vehicles are recommended.

Parking:

Eastern Access Parking:

T. 43 N.; R. 9 W.; Section 26. U.S.G.S. Map: Telluride. Elevation: 9,440 feet. Latitude: N37.954, Longitude: W107.831.

Deep Creek Trailhead:

T. 43 N.; R. 9 W.; Section 30. U.S.G.S. Map: Gray Head. Elevation: 8,802 Feet. Latitude: N37.965, Longitude: W107.903.

Whipple Mountain Trailhead:

T. 43 N.; R. 10 W.; Section 11. U.S.G.S. Map: Sams. Elevation: 10,565 feet. Latitude: N38.005, Longitude: W107.947.