Miners Creek Trail, Summit County, ColoradoThis trail can either be done as an up and back or you have the option of shuttling a car to accomplish the entire hike! |
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Miners Creek TrailIf you are looking for a very challenging all day hike much above tree-line than Miners Creek Trail is perfect! The one way distance is 15.3 miles so it is best drop off one car at the end of the trail. Bikers will also use this trail due to the long distance. It is best to begin this hike in the morning since afternoon thunderstorms are quite likely. Directions: Follow I-70 to the Copper Mountain Exit (#195). Just beyond the I-70 overpass and the gas station, turn left onto the Wheeler Flats trailhead. Park here and follow the gas line path ΒΌ mile to the stock drive bridge. Veer left and continue up the trail 3 miles to the Miners Creek Trail Junction. When you reach the peaks trail intersection continue downward till you intersect with the paved bike path and take a left. You can leave another car at the Park-n-Ride located off of the Frisco Main Street Exit. |
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