Up and Over Trail
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Up and Over Trail
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The Up and Over Trail is an amazing hiking route in Creede, Colorado that will provide casual hikers with a good amount of exercise and scenic views across the valley. While out hiking the trail, you will leave the town behind and climb uphill over a forested hillside, where you will come to a wonderful lookout that is a great spot to spot for a mid-walk rest. The trailhead can be a bit tricky to locate, but it can be found at the very end of E 7th Street, near the broken down cars.
Getting there
The trailhead for the Up and Over Trail can be found at the end of E 7th Street, on the opposite side of the road as the gas station.
About
| Backcountry Campground | No |
| When to do | Year-Round |
| Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
| Family friendly | Yes |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | Out and back |
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Up and Over Trail Description
Hiking the Up and Over Trail is a guaranteed way to make for a fun afternoon in the San Juan Mountains, as the slightly challenging terrain and beautifully scenic views offer a great reward for your efforts, allowing you to take in the natural beauty of the landscape here.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the north and climb up the barren hillside, before entering into the cover of the forest. Turning left along the trail, you will make a short detour to a lookout that offers views of the entire valley and the town of Creede.
From here, head back to the main trail and continue to the north to descend to the forest on the way to the banks of East Willow Creek, which marks the end point of the hike. If you don’t want to retrace your steps, you can simply walk along the roads and back into Creede; otherwise, you can begin climbing up and over the hill once again on the return into the trailhead.
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