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Animas River Drainage
Located within the Columbine Ranger District of
San Juan National Forest, the 6.0 mile Clear Creek Trail is rated more
difficult and has a starting elevation of 10,200' (Junction Creek Road)
and an ending elevation of 7,400' (Hermosa Creek Trail) which gives a
total of 2,800' downhill when traveling from Junction Creek Road.
Clear Creek Trail may be accessed by traveling north on
Main Street in Durango to 25th street. Turn left (west) on to 25th Street
which becomes Junction Creek Road (FDR #171). Continue along Junction
Creek Road for about 22 miles. The trailhead is located on the north side
of the road. Clear Creek Trail may also be accessed by traveling about 5
miles up Hermosa Creek Trail
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