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Denny Creek Trailhead

Sawatch Range

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Road Difficulty0 0  Paved Road 
Location9,900 feet
38.815, -106.33444
Driving Directions
From U.S. 24 in the center of Buena Vista, take the County 306 road towards Cottonwood Pass. Drive 12 miles on this road to reach the Denny Creek Trailhead and paved parking area on the right.

Trailhead Status Updates

Most Recent Update 5/6/2026:

Winter Access

Usually the road is open to the trailhead but sometimes 3 miles lower, at the Avalanche Gulch trailhead.

Trailhead Facilities & Fees

Parking: Paved parking lot for approx 50 vehicles, with overflow parking along the road.
Camping: No good camping in the immediate area but the Collegiate Peaks campground is just down the road.
Restrooms: Yes
Fees: No
Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook