I walked back via the road just to change it up and it’s a very short walk, albeit rather dangerous on the narrow shoulder on a windy road. Wouldn’t go out of my way for it.The trail is nice, but there are lots of ticks. Did cross about 4 times over stream. Some good views but a lot of time the brush is too high to see much. There were 3 or 4 Creek crossings, but they aren't an issue for waterproof hiking boots. It is very narrow at the trailhead for about 300-400 feet but then opens up wide enough to let bikers safely pass.
Was still pretty but check your map before taking the branching point. There is some easy creek crossing over rocks and lots of shade up until you get to the south side (after the gate). It’s the opposite side of Skunk Hallow so if you hike Skunk Hallow then you’ll be essentially hiking Acorn Creek too. We completed the loop but we punched through the snow over and over again. Not worth the trip unless you’re going to do river things. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. But a lovely trail overall.Whoops. Acorn Creek Trail is a 4.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pilot Hill, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. So many lovely wildflowers, aspens, meadows, and creek crossings. status date description; Jan 19, 2020 @ 2:56pm. Glad we hiked it counter clockwise.Beautiful hike! The trail was lovely, in good shape, and a nice slice of high desert flora. Easy to access. We ended up on acorn creek trail, not the loop which we were aiming for. After the gate the trail changes dramatically. :)As the other reviews say, don't follow the arrow. Almost the entire trail is single track.
View Nearby Apartments. This home was built in 2019 and last sold on 6/30/2020 for $395,000. At the gate I went right towards skunk hollow which had a couple of nice views. Is it the most scenic hike, no but it is still a well maintained trail with long areas of shade and a great work out as some of the uphills make you work if you push yourself.Very beautiful. But the trail also connects to dozens of destinations as … See Online Tour Options. This trail is a nice option not too far from Dillon and Silverthorne that doesn't seem to get the same crowds as similar trails across the valley in the Gore Range. The hike is difficult due to the steepness of the trail as it nears the saddle along the ridge connecting Ute Peak to Ptarmigan … Definitely go RIGHT at the arrow (the arrow points to the left and is for a longer, steeper trail) and then follow the trail CLOCKWISE because otherwise you'll have the gorgeous mountains at your back most of the time they're visible. Do not follow it. I would recommend going counterclockwise on the loop until you hit the ridge with the beautiful view, and then when it directs you into the forest, to turn around and call it a nice hike. We went on a Monday morning and encountered only one other group the whole time. We were alone for most if the hike. The loop split is after that, another .5 mile or so. I know I'm new to this but I would rate this trail easy plus or moderate, as there are a few spots where the elevation rise was challenging for me.Beautiful trail! The wildflowers are always outstanding, especially the lupine at the beginning (except this year). Beautiful views of snow capped mountains in the Gore Range. If you stay in one place for too long they will find you. The only downside of this trail was the biting flies.
The bugs were constant but a little but of DEET and a wide-brimmed hat made everything just fine. You go through all different kinds of forests (healthy ones! when you get there, you’re walking and then trees open up and all of a sudden BOOM MOUNTAINS. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.Good trail Zero shade! We had done the same. The Acorn Creek is a relatively short section of trail that connects to the South Fork American River Trail. Beautiful view of gore Range. Good hike for visitors or beginners.Great view of 10 mile range. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Please plan ahead when visiting the trail, there is limited cell service in the area. Lots of wild flowers including Columbine. A couple folks had dogs off-leash. The flowers were spectacular, as was the scent of sage as one brushes past the blooms and gnarly twigs. There are three stream crossings to be exact and all are pretty easy to cross if you don't mind getting your feet or boots a little wet, however they are more full with run off early on. Jan 19, 2020. at the beginning there’s an arrow pointing to the left but the trail for the loop is to the right. I would recommend this hike for families, maybe hikers who need a little less strenuous elevation change, and those with a love for the high desert. Acorn Creek Loop is a 4.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Silverthorne, Colorado that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The last portion has little shade. The previous reviews were correct, ignore the first arrow pointing left and bear right.