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Sarvis Creek Wilderness
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Steamboat Springs, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 75 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Sarvis Creek Wilderness' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Sarvis Creek Wilderness
“There are many scenic areas and wildlife to view.”
The road getting there is very bumpy and well used. This is a great place for dispersed camping along the road. There are many scenic areas and wildlife to view. There are also many long hiking trails available. In 2018, a part of the forest sustained fire damage. This is a dog friendly area.
This is one of the better hikes that is close in to Steamboat. It is beautiful in the fall.
Trail conditions & character
“There are many scenic areas and wildlife to view.”
“The last weekend of June I saw many blooming state flowers (Rocky Mountain Columbine, Aquilegia coerulea) and a moose!”
Plan your run at Sarvis Creek Wilderness
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance75 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Steamboat Springs
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
