Spring Creek Road (Blowout Pass)

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Located in the vast and scenic Rio Grande National Forest, Spring Creek Road is a lesser-used high alpine trail traversing Blowout Pass, hidden in the western shadow of 12,497-foot Sheep Mountain. With expansive views above the Alamosa River, this short trail can be combined with other nearby forest...Read More

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Spring Creek Road (Blowout Pass)

Highlights of Spring Creek Road (Blowout Pass)

Altitude

Forest

Overland

Scenic

Highest Elevation

11764 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

5/17 - 2/28

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

280

Nearest Town

Jasper

Nearest Services

Alamosa

Management Agency

Rio Grande National Forest

District

Conejos Peak Ranger District

Overview

Located in the vast and scenic Rio Grande National Forest, Spring Creek Road is a lesser-used high alpine trail traversing Blowout Pass, hidden in the western shadow of 12,497-foot Sheep Mountain. With expansive views above the Alamosa River, this short trail can be combined with other nearby forest roads to create a great half-day getaway or an epic overland trip through the remote wilderness of Southern Colorado.

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7 Waypoints

23 Trail Photos

1 Trail Concerns

3 Community Reviews

1 Video

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