Basics
- Location:
- East of Dillon
- Length:
- 11 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Moderate to Difficult
- Time To Allow:
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 1700 feet
- Season:
- Mid-Summer to Fall
Description
This is a scenic trail following Peru Creek up a pretty drainage area. Several old mining ruins can be seen along the route. Towards the end, the trail becomes steeper and more difficult as it rises to a ridge at 11,000+ feet.
Details
Location:
East of Dillon
Length:
11 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Aerobic Difficulty:
Moderate to Difficult
Time To Allow:
1.5 to 2 hours
Elevation Change:
1700
Season:
Mid-Summer to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Dillon, head east through Keystone and turn right on Montezuma Road. After about four miles the road crosses the Snake River; the trailhead and a parking lot are on the left immediately after the crossing.
