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North Crestone Trail #744
High Safety Risk Potential From This Trail
Warning. The high peaks accessed by this trail have experienced an increase in Search and Rescue indents over the past several years. Trail users and mountain climbers are advised to use established routes and maintain extreme levels of situational awareness when accessing the high country from this trail.
The North Crestone Trail is 5.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 950 and ends at N. Crestone Lake. This trail offers excellent possibilities for extended backpacking, connects to Trail # 746 & 747, or just a good day hike from the campground. Fishing is possible along the creek and at North Crestone Lake. Trailhead located at the east end of North Crestone Campground.
The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Dispersed Camping, Fishing, Viewing Wildlife, and Viewing Scenery
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Crestone, CO |
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General Information
Directions:
Take Hwy 17 to Moffat and follow Crestone Road (CR T) eastward to Crestone. Follow the paved road through Crestone to North Crestone CG. The trail begins at the end of the road at the east end of the campground. Also accessible via North Fork Crestone Trail #747 or Loop Trail #746.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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River and Stream Fishing
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Backpacking
General Info:
DirectionsTravel on highway 17 either south from highway 285 or north from Alamosa to Moffat, turn east and follow the Crestone Road through Crestone to North Crestone Campground. The trail begins at the end of the road, the east end of the campground.
Directions
Travel on highway 17 either south from highway 285 or north from Alamosa to Moffat, turn east and follow the Crestone Road through Crestone to North Crestone Campground. The trail begins at the end of the road, the east end of the campground.
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Horse Riding
| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery
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