Crooked Creek
to
Beaubien

Overview

Distance	3.86 mi
Elevation Gain	944 ft
Elevation Loss	967 ft
Hiking Time	2:07
Starting Elevation	9,360 ft
Ending Elevation	9,337 ft
Min Elevation	8,947 ft
Max Elevation	9,429 ft

Description

From Crooked Creek, walk on a broad, gently sloping trail following Rayado Creek downhill to Phillips Junction. There are several roads and trails intersecting at Phillips Junction, so the trails can be confusing, but keep headed southeast until you hit the camp. From Phillips Junction, follow and equally gentle incline along Apache Creek to Beaubien.

On the Way

Phillips Junction is a commissary, so you'll have a food pickup (depending on itinerary). Fresh fruit is usually available. Showers are available, but the pump is solar powered, so only after the sun clears the ridge (mid-morning).

Water

Water is readily available along the route. Crooked Creek has a slow-flowing spring while Phillips Junction and Beaubien both have purified water. You hike along Rayado Creek for the first 2 miles. The next mile and a half is along Apache Creek which is not as easily accessible from the trail.

Itineraries

Itinerary 2 - day 8

Camps

Crooked Creek: staffed camp with homesteading.

Phillips Junction: commissary. Showers may be available.

Beaubien: staffed camp with Western lore, branding, horseback rides, chuck wagon dinner (some itineraries), and cowboy campfire. Showers may be available.