East Snowmass Creek

Aspen, CO

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East Snowmass Creek

A long day hike or overnighter to the upper basin of Willow Creek. This trail leads up into a valley of barren crags and windswept tundra, then crosses a pass to reach the basin that bears Willow Lake. The trail may be a bit faint in the upper reaches of the valley; be prepared to use your topo map. The trail may be approached as a long but rewarding day hike to the Willow Creek divide, or may be combined with the Willow Lake and Buckskin Pass trails for longer rambles through the high country.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityAspen
Length17 mi
Elevation Gain5,050 ft
Skill LevelStrenuous
SeasonEarly July to mid-October
Trailhead Elevation8,400 ft
Top Elevation12,700 ft
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