BHNF Trail #15: Iron Creek

The Iron Creek Trail is an easy route, following an old road.
There are 11 water crossings as the trail meanders through a forest of ponderosa pine, oak, aspen and birch.
Just outside the southern edge of the Black Elk Wilderness, this is an excellent rail for mountain bikers.

Trail Elevation: 4,200 to 5,200 feet
Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate
Trail Distance: 2.4 miles

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