County Road 18 and County Road 17
7.0 mi
Distance
3 hrs 13 min
Time
terrain
3,204 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail in Uncompahgre National Forest.
This trail goes by Denver Lake.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Mineral Creek - © Trails Offroad
Mineral Creek is a 7-mile climb from the Million Dollar Highway south of Ouray to the high-elevation intersection with Engineer Pass and San Juan CR 2. Often included as part of the Alpine Loop, Mineral Creek is mostly rough dirt as it climbs nearly 4,000 feet, but multiple rock obstacles on the trail are best suited for a 4WD vehicle with a small lift and larger tires. Mineral Creek suits intermediate or novice drivers looking to challenge themselves. Large groups are not well suited to this trail as many sections cannot accommodate multiple vehicles passing one another.
MINERAL CREEK
Statistics computed from imported data<br><br>Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:47 AM MDT<br>Distance: 6.9 miles<br>Duration: 1 hours, 52 minutes, and 48 seconds<br>Average Speed: 3.7 mph<br>Minimum Elevation: 8890 feet<br>Maximum Elevation: 11424 feet<br>Total climb: 2534 feet<br>Total descent: 0 feet
1A Mineral Creek 2.5
Mineral Creek is a major access for Ouray based Jeepers headed into the San Juan Mountains, including Engineer Pass and the Alpine Loop. This is a 4WD road and is NOT SUITABLE FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.
1A Mineral Creek 2.5
Mineral Creek is a major access for Ouray based Jeepers headed into the San Juan Mountains, including Engineer Pass and the Alpine Loop. This is a 4WD road and is NOT SUITABLE FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES.
