High Creek |
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QUICK LOOK
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Length: 7 miles from Naomi Peak, 10 miles from Tony Grove Lake
- Time: 6 hours
- Best Time of Year: Jul to Oct
- Trail Number: 005
- GPS: N41°53.721 W111°33.533
ELEVATION
| Begin |
9,979 ft |
| End |
5,200 ft |
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| Features: This wilderness trail winds through a riparian forest and parallels a booming mountain stream. It progresses into a wide glacial valley, evntually opening into sub-alpine meadows covered with wildflowers. The trail culminates at 9,000 feet at High Creek Lake, a glacial cirque lake surrounded by towering cliffs. Hikers enjoy numerous waterfalls during the last 2 miles. This is also a popular trail for horseback riding. |
| Trailhead: Tony Grove Lake Loop, see the Naomi Peak trail description first. |
| Trail Information: The trails continue from High Creek Lake west toward Cherry Peak and the city of Richmond, or northwest to High Creek Canyon. Carry a map because there are few signs on these wilderness trails. |