PlanningThree days in Creede: an itinerary for the upper Rio Grande
The mining museum, the Bachelor Loop, a night at the theatre, North Clear Creek Falls and Lake City in three days, with tips on timing and what to book.
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The CityOfCreede blog
Itineraries, history, hiking and fishing guides, day trips and practical advice for exploring Creede and the upper Rio Grande.
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HistoryAll day in the daytime: the story of Creede’s silver boom
How a silver strike on Willow Creek turned Creede into one of the wildest towns in the West, with Bob Ford, Soapy Smith, a great fire and a poem, and what you can still see today.
OutdoorsThe best hikes near Creede, from waterfalls to the Continental Divide
Short walks to waterfalls, the long trail to the Wheeler Geologic Area, the Continental Divide Trail and two of the great peaks of the San Juans, with safety tips for high-altitude hiking.
OutdoorsFly fishing the upper Rio Grande near Creede
Where to fish the Rio Grande and its tributaries around Creede, when to come, what you need and why a guide is worth it on a river with so much private bank.
Day tripsA day trip from Creede to the Great Sand Dunes
Drive down the Rio Grande and across the San Luis Valley to the tallest dunes in North America, with stops along the way and tips for heat, sand and timing.
SeasonsAutumn colour around Creede: where to see the aspens
When the aspens turn gold around Creede, the best drives and walks to see them, and tips for timing your autumn trip.