Mineral Creek

Mineral Creek

Mineral Creek
Mineral Creek

Distance

7.0 mi

Technical Rating

5 Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Mineral Creek is a popular but challenging road that delivers a fun climb up a thin canyon to Poughkeepsie Gulch and Mineral Point. Look for hidden waterfalls at the entrance to Poughkeepsie. There is not a lot of parking at the trailhead, and it can get really packed on the weekends.

Weather

Status Reports

G Wornat
Oct 03, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Recommend to air down tires under 15 psi or you’ll get beat up pretty good. There are a few spots that will require 4Lo and an experienced driver to navigate possibly a spotter. I would not do this trail while it’s wet and slick. Also do not recommend taking an AWD or stock pickup down this trail. All in all had a blast and it’s one of the more technical issues n the Alpine Loop, definitely recommend for the experienced off-roader.
Sei Downey
Sep 28, 2024
Open
Dusty
Jb Rancor
Sep 27, 2024
2024 Ford Ranger
Open
Normal
Tougher than expected. Bash plate got a workout. Rain made some sections very slick.
Eli Curry
Sep 14, 2024
2016 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Off camber in places.

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