Pike National Forest
Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail #617

This moderately difficult, 11.3 mile trail runs mostly in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area. It sees most of its traffic in the summer and fall.

Elevations:

• Trail beginning: 10,000'
• High Point: 10,100'
• Trail ending: 10,000'

Access: The easiest access to the Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail is at the forest boundary on the Weston Pass Road (County Road 22). From the parking area, cross the footbridge, go left and head up the hill.

Notes: Take the Rough and Tumbling Trail to the intersection with the Rich Creek Trail and then follow that back to the parking area makes for a good, 11 mile loop through beautiful and reasonable easy hiking territory. The fishing in this area is supposed to be pretty good, too. Water is available in the streams or at the Weston Pass Campground. If you decide to not make the turn at the Rich Creek Trail junction, the Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail continues south over the ridge and into the San Isabel National Forest part of Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.

USGS Maps: Jones Hill, South Peak