Dutch Creek Loop
19.1 mi
Distance
10 hrs 17 min
Time
terrain
2,559 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail in San Juan National Forest.
This trail goes by Jones Creek Trailhead and Hermosa Creek Trailhead.
Rate this Hike
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Rode this loop on mountain bikes. The Jones creek trail is fun and flowing (and makes a good out and back for a shorter ride). The Pinkerton Flagstaff trail connecting the top of Jones Creek to Dutch Creek is steep and rocky in places that are hike a bikes. Dutch creek makes a fun downhill run but be aware it has a number of fairly technical rock gardens. Also has several creek crossings that will be deep and fast spring and early summer (my group did it late fall so no problems). Final stretch back is on the Hermosa trail. Aside from fairly short climbs it relatively easy and has some fun downhill stretches.
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