Pine Creek Trail is a popular out and back option for many hikers and runners, but it can also be utilized as an access trail for a number of 14ers, wilderness trails, and different loops. The trail consistently gains elevation as it creeps up the valley towards the Colorado Trail. There is lots of wildlife along the way and water near the trail the entire time.
The access road, parking area, and first ~half mile of trail are on private property. There is a deposit box at the start of the trail from the landowners asking for $1 per hiker and $2 per animal/pet in order to use the trail. This fee goes into maintaining the trail and parking lot and is a small price for what this trail has to offer.