The first half mile of Meadow Creek Trail, located to the west of Frisco, will be closed to the public for most of summer 2025 for the United States Forest Service (USFS) Dillon Ranger District Recreation team to complete necessary repairs and maintenance.

Meadow Creek Trail and trailhead parking area will be closed from May 19 to June 14 while USFS crews use machinery to build trail foundation and erosion control features. The trail and trailhead will then be closed on weekdays from June 15 to August 2 and will be open to recreational users on weekends only during this time. Meadow Creek Trail receives more than 100,000 visitors per year, resulting in erosion, trail braiding and other impacts. Some sections have become difficult for many visitors to hike.

“We appreciate the public’s patience as we conduct this critical maintenance,” said Dillon District Ranger Adam Bianchi. “I am pleased that we will be able to complete this work while also allowing the public to hike it on many weekends this summer.”

The project is a cooperative effort among the White River National Forest, Eagle Summit Wilderness Alliance, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps.

Other Trail Options

Gore Range Trailhead #60 at Copper Mountain offers a chance to hike to high alpine lakes just north of Copper Mountain. It is most often used as an out and back and don’t let the short hike along I70 fool you, as you will soon find yourself enjoying spectacular views in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area.

North Ten Mile #37 is easily accessible from the Town of Frisco. The beginning of the trail climbs between Chief Mountain and Wichita Mountain an continues along North Tenmile Creek. You’ll climb through open meadows just before entering Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

More Information

For more information about this trail project, please reach to the White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District at 970-468-5400.