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Nellie Creek Trailhead – Uncompahgre Peak loop from Nellie Creek Site 1

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Nellie Creek Trailhead – Uncompahgre Peak loop from Nellie Creek Site 1

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Nellie Creek Trailhead – Uncompahgre Peak loop from Nellie Creek Site 1

08:46

25.0km

1,480m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Uncompahgre Wilderness

BLM - Gunnison Field Office

Uncompahgre National Forest

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Camping Site

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6.45 km

Nellie Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The road up to the trailhead is a gravel road, perfect if you want to run in the mountains while staying on roads and avoid being exposed above treeline. There …

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12.4 km

Uncompahgre Peak

Highlight • Summit

The final climb up to the peak has a class 2 section, but overall this is a fairly easy 14'er. The views of Matterhorn, Wetterhorn, and the surrounding peaks from here are phenomenal.

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16.9 km

Nellie Creek Basin

Highlight • Trail

The Uncompahgre Peak Trail climbs steeply up the peak from here. There is a short class 2 section near the top, but this route is very doable. You can also …

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23.2 km

Nellie Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The falls are a nice scenic stop along Nellie Creek Road, a wide gravel road leading up to summer trailheads for Uncompahgre Peak and El Paso Creek. The road that …

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25.0 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

12.0 km

Surfaces

20.0 km

4.94 km

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Friday 10 July

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Nellie Creek Trailhead – Uncompahgre Peak loop from Nellie Creek Site 1

Nellie Creek Trailhead

Uncompahgre Peak

Nellie Creek Basin

Nellie Creek Falls

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