The Mad Creek trail is a much-beloved Steamboat Springs standby. Marked as trail #1100 on Routt National Forest maps, it’s iconic for its high mountain scenery and hard-enough hitting terrain that includes an 800-foot elevation gain over the first mile or so. Plus, it follows a steep snowmelt creek
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Hike Like a Local in Steamboat Springs
August 20, 2014 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Have you ever wondered where Steamboat locals go to experience the great outdoors? These local favorite hiking trails give you the inside scoop on the best places to take in the Steamboat scenery.
[caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignnone" width="614"] Photo courtesy of Shannon Lukens[/caption]
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