Carbonate Creek
A day hike to pass at head of Carbonate Creek, or semi-loop to Crystal City Road. This trail climbs over a high alpine divide behind the granite crag of Daly Peak. For day hikers, the high meadow at the 2.2-mile mark makes a fine one-way destination with sweeping mountain views. With a two-car (four-wheel-drive) shuttle, the trail can also be combined with the North Lost Trail Creek–Arkansas Mountain route for a longer day hike through the high country.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Carbondale |
| Length | 8.7 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 3,950 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderately strenuous (east to west); strenuous (west to east) |
| Season | Mid-July to mid-October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 7,900 ft |
| Top Elevation | 11,900 ft |
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