Denny Creek Trail - Hiking and Backpacking
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Summary
The Denny Creek Trail offers majestic views of the Collegiate Peaks. The trail ends at Lake Hartenstein, where a few isolated campsites render the idyllic camping environment.
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Distance
3.4 miles
From the trailhead to intersection with Mt Yale Trail: 0.7 miles To intersection with Brown's Pass: 1.7 miles To Lake Hartenstein: 1.0 mile
Destination Distance From Downtown
84.8 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
There are some uphill sections with rocky and uneven trail. Hiking poles are helpful.
Time To Complete
2 hours
It takes about 2.5 hours to reach Lake Hartenstein at a leisurely pace, including breaks for spectacular views and lunch.
Seasonality
Summer and Fall
June-September. The trail crosses Denny Creek and other small streams several times, so hiking earlier in the season may be impeded by snow or rushing water.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
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