Do not hike this trail in shorts!

Trip Details

Date: February 26, 2026

Trail: Cripple Creek

Trail #: 703

Submitted by: Rob

Trail Conditions

Trail burned significantly in the 2020 files. As such, trail is in pretty rough shape thru the burned areas. Lots of downed logs but more importantly has a lot of brush encroaching on the, including lots of thorny canes which are really tough to navigate in places. Tread occasionally disappears for a bit in places. The poison oak in the rockslide area is very tall now, encroaching on the tread in many places. All the brush and poison oak is worse in the summer. Best time to hike this trail is in the early spring, late fall or winter.

If you decide to hike this trail, be prepared for a difficult trip with lots of route finding.

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Road Conditions

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs

No Bugs