Peru Creek

4.4/5 (48 reviews)

Peru Creek is an easy dirt road from the Snake River to the Horseshoe Basin. It provides access to Summit County's rich mining history. Several 4WD trails of varying difficulty spur off of Peru Creek. The northeastern end of the trail is closed to motor vehicles but can be hiked up to Argentine P...Read More

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Colorado
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Peru Creek

Highlights of Peru Creek

Camping

Forest

Mine

Scenic

Highest Elevation

11143 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

05/20 - 11/23

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

260.1

Nearest Town

Montezuma

Nearest Services

Keystone

Management Agency

White River National Forest

District

Dillon Ranger District

Overview

Peru Creek is an easy dirt road from the Snake River to the Horseshoe Basin. It provides access to Summit County's rich mining history. Several 4WD trails of varying difficulty spur off of Peru Creek. The northeastern end of the trail is closed to motor vehicles but can be hiked up to Argentine Pass or the 14,270-foot Grays Peak.

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7 Waypoints

23 Trail Photos

1 Trail Concerns

48 Community Reviews

1 Video

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