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Routt County

Ditch Trail and Soda Creek Trail loop — Routt National Forest

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United States
Colorado
Routt County

Ditch Trail and Soda Creek Trail loop — Routt National Forest

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5.0

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Ditch Trail and Soda Creek Trail loop — Routt National Forest

01:34

5.75km

80m

Hiking
Forest loop combining creek-side paths with wildflower meadows and golden aspen groves.

You'll start this adventure at the Dry Lake Trailhead, where the Soda Ditch Loop Trail is a popular …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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55 m

Dry Lake Trailhead

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Although the parking lot is quite big, the trailhead fills up quickly especially when the aspens shimmer golden in late September. Check this webcam before you drive up to the …

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722 m

Ditch Trail and Soda Creek Trail

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The Ditch Trail (the southern portion of this loop) is a great, easy trail for hiking, without any extreme elevation gain or loss. You'll get some pretty vistas, too, mixed …

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5.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

233 m

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

195 m

134 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,530 m)

Lowest point (2,470 m)

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