Cache Mountain Loop Trail

About Cache Mountain Loop Trail

The Cache Mountain Loop Trail connects with the Fossil Creek Trail at the Windy Gap Cabin. The trail continues up the Fossil Creek drainage through spruce trees and open hillsides with good views. The route is mostly off the creek, however there are some creek crossings and overflow/aufeis is common. The trail ascends steeply to the Cache Mountain Divide. Tripod trail markers are present here. From the divide, the trail traverses open meadows and creek drainages to connect with the Trail Creek Trail at the Cache Mountain Cabin.

How to Get There

From the Colorado Creek Trailhead, milepost 57.1 on the Elliot Highway, the trail begins at the intersection of Fossil Creek and Windy Creek Trail, 32 miles from the trailhead.

Plan Your Visit to Cache Mountain Loop Trail

Heading to Cache Mountain Loop Trail? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)