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Elk Creek to Vestal Basin

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Elk Creek to Vestal Basin

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    Location: San Juan County, Colorado, United States

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    August 21, 2023

    Hiking

    The trail along Elk Creek is relatively easy in technicality and grade. The river crossing to Vestal Basin may be difficult to make if you are hiking with dogs.

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    Best routes to Elk Creek to Vestal Basin

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    1. Vestal Basin via Colorado & Elk Creek Trail — Silverton

    31.3km

    10:43

    1,620m

    1,620m

    Colorado Trail descent through 30+ switchbacks to remote Vestal Basin beneath towering shark-fin peaks.

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    Elevation 3,050 m

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    Monday 16 February

    -2°C

    -7°C

    42 %

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    Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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    Location: San Juan County, Colorado, United States

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