Kautz Creek Trail
The 10-mile roundtrip Kautz Creek Trail does the obvious, following Kautz Creek and crossing it via footbridge.
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Kautz Creek Trail Details
The 10-mile roundtrip Kautz Creek Trail does the obvious, following Kautz Creek and crossing it via footbridge before eventually reaching Indian Henry's Hunting Ground. The trail is steep but can be used almost year-round (it becomes a popular snowshoeing route in winter).
Difficulty
High
Distance
10 miles
Estimated time
6 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Kautz Creek Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kautz Creek Trail
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0.0 mi away
Kautz Creek Picnic Area
The Kautz Creek picnic area has wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms, and picnic tables.
0.8 mi away
Twin Firs Loop Trail
This .4-mile trail cuts through a forest of huge, ancient trees and across several streams.
1.5 mi away
Longmire
James Longmire, a pioneer, mountaineer, and entrepreneur who discovered the area's mineral springs in the late 1800s, built his original homestead, a lodge, and a mineral spring resort here.
2.1 mi away
Rampart Ridge Trail
This trail leads hikers on a steep climb to the top of a ridge, also known as the Ramparts.
2.2 mi away
Longmire General Store
The Longmire General Store, adjacent to the National Park Inn at Longmire, sells souvenirs and basic groceries to travelers and hikers.
