About
Length (round trip)1.1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time1 hr
TrailheadSnake Creek Road
SurfaceDirt path with a steady climb
Best seasonJuly to September for the high trails; the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed by snow roughly November to June.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThis trail is not accessible
What you'll see 🌄 Big views

Trail Overview Distance: 1.1 miles / 1.8 kilometers Starting elevation: 8,200 feet / 2,500 meters Elevation Gain: 260 feet / 79 meters Difficulty: Easy Time: 30 minutes - 90 minutes Begin at : Snake Creek Trailhead Snake Creek Overlook is a humble trail branching off the Dead Lake Loop just near its start. Providing a scenic view of the valley below and passing by a walk-in primitive campsite , the trail is an excellent way to wind down a day, or prepare for a longer hike after setting up camp or picnicking. Spring time ushers in a bevy of wildflowers of many colors, some years blooming well into the summer. Find yourself surrounded by pine, fir, and aspen trees as you hike through the forest and gain elevation. This hike starts at the Snake Creek Trailhead on Snake Creek Road. Stop to park at the trailhead at the road's end. Parking outside of designated spaces or along the road is prohibited. No pets permitted on park trails. Trained service animals allowed. Learn more about service animal regulations at this link. Water Potable water is not available along Snake Creek Road. Pack sufficient water with you, about one gallon per person per day. Restrooms The nearest restrooms are pit toilets with no running water at the Snake Creek Trailhead.

Tips
Short but with a real stretch of climbing - a good leg-stretch on the way in or out of Snake Creek.
Location

Snake Creek Road

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