The trail is a nontechnical singletrack which climbs steadily all the way up to the CDT. The trail is beautiful and very remote — it is not uncommon to see bear, elk and moose. Definitely bring bear spray in your belt or pack and running with bells is not a bad idea. Just as you start to break out of treeline at the top you will be presented with a fork; both directions lead to similar spots on the CDT, but the right fork takes you to Williams Lake and the left trail takes you to a couple smaller lakes.

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Williams Creek Trail

32.1km

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1,170m

Jog the difficult 20.0-mile Williams Creek Trail in San Juan National Forest, gaining 3843 feet with stunning mountain views.

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Distance 1.61 km

Downhill 50 m

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Location: Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States

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