Monday · October 31, 2022
Archuleta Trail and Big Meadows Trail
Creede, CO · 6.5 Miles
Archuleta Trail
One of my favorite summertime trails !! This is my “go to” trail for anyone that wants the “Colorado Experience”. In less than 10 miles you will cross several creeks, ride through a waterfall, ride part of the Continental Divide and ride lakeside. It is also very likely that you will see deer, turkey, moose, wildflowers and wild mushrooms. This trail is not recommended for novice horses/riders as it is fairly technical and there are some very narrow sections and steep drop offs.

My Trail Rating

Road to Trailhead

  • Fair - paved most of the way then dirt
  • Trailer Parking

  • Moderate - no trailer spots but room for trailers
  • Trailer Parking Size

  • 3-4 trailer
  • Trailhead Amenities

  • Restrooms,Creek for horse water
  • Trail Elevation Gain

  • Moderate - lots of sections with inclines / declines
  • Trail Obstacles

  • Bridge(s),Creek crossing(s),Downed tree(s),Rocks,Other