About Trout CreekTrailhead #811
near Creede, south of Highway 149, connects with West Trout Creek Trail #811 to Trout Lake and CDNST and East Trout Creek Trail # 810 to CDNST
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Trout CreekTrailhead #811
Creede, Colorado · Mineral County · Facility
near Creede, south of Highway 149, connects with West Trout Creek Trail #811 to Trout Lake and CDNST and East Trout Creek Trail # 810 to CDNST
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37.68374, -107.03188
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Weather at Trout CreekTrailhead #811
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
43°/23°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:35 AM ↓ 5:07 PM
Wed
Overcast
38°/26°
💧 6%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:36 AM ↓ 5:06 PM
Thu
Overcast
41°/23°
🌬 6mph
↑ 6:37 AM ↓ 5:05 PM
Fri
Snow Showers
40°/21°
💧 6%🌬 5mph
↑ 6:38 AM ↓ 5:04 PM
Sat
Overcast
38°/18°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 5:03 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From the town of Creede CO, travel 7 miles west on State highway 149. Turn left and travel southwest on Forest Road 523 for 8 miles and you will come to a sharp switchback. The trailhead is here taking off to the west right up Trout Creek itself.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Trout CreekTrailhead #811
Heading to Trout CreekTrailhead #811? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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