Places to visit near

Creede

Creede is a town in Mineral district, Colorado, United States of about 405 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are La Garita Wilderness, Bristol Head and Wheeler Geologic Area.

37.8492° N, 106.9264° WPop. 405

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see129
Notable123
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Creede

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:20 pm

93 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Creede
  2. Wheeler Geologic Areaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Stewart Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. San Luis Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. La Garita Wildernessnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Bristol Headviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Creede
Today’s loopCreedeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Creede?

La Garita Wilderness (nature spot, about 12 km), Bristol Head (viewpoint, about 16 km), Wheeler Geologic Area (viewpoint, about 16 km), San Luis Peak (peak, about 19 km), Creede Historical Society Museum & Library (museum, about 1 km), Upper Homestake Tailings Pond Dam (dam, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Creede?

63 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls, 4 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Creede?

Phoenix Peak, about 14 km by road; Snowshoe Mountain (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Creede?

Upper Homestake Tailings Pond Dam, about 2 km by road; Seepage Lake (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Creede?

Start in Creede, visit Wheeler Geologic Area, then Stewart Peak, then San Luis Peak, then La Garita Wilderness, then Bristol Head, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

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