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Pine River Drainage
Located within the Columbine Ranger District of
San Juan National Forest, the 9.4 mile Vallecito Creek Trail (from
Johnson Creek to Hunchback Pass) is rated easy/moderate and receives
moderate/heavy use. Vallecito Creek Trail begins and at an elevation of
9,500' (Columbine Pass, Storm King Peak) and an ending elevation of
12,500' (Hunchback Pass).
Vallecito Creek Trail climbs gradually north along
Vallecito Creek. After crossing Vallecito Creek continue on through
meadows and aspen groves. After 1.5 miles the trail will cross Roell
Creek. The steepest part of this hike is the ascent to Hunchback Pass at
9.4 miles.
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