Mineral Creek Trail

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers

Walking doesn't even exist for more than 40 yards, no less running.

After a fire came through and burned the area, including the patrol cabin, the trail up Mineral Creek is no longer maintained. Once the main route up to the Highline Trail, a reroute made years ago has changed this trail from a common thoroughfare to a rarely used path. The reroute turned the Highline Trail to Flattop Mountain, which this trail comes off of. The trail is mainly kept on the books for the snotel site near the old cabin due to historical records which is accessed on skis when snow covers it.

For those sadistic souls willing to brave it to the old patrol cabin foundation, expect many creek crossings, confusing game trails, and enough downfall for a lifetime. Route finding skills are imperative as you work your way up the drainage. May be easiest to just put on waders later in the year and head directly up the creek.

Views are nice in spots.

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Post forest plants and shrubs such as fireweed and service berries. Mostly squirrels and chipmunks, but the occasional deer or bear may be seen.