Strawberry Creek Road

Strawberry Creek Road is a dirt road with varying conditions

NPS

Quick Facts

Amenities

2 listed

Parking - Auto, Trailhead

Road Overview

Distance: About 5 miles / 8 kilometers one way
Grade & Surface: Unpaved, Graded Gravel.
Speed Limit: 25 mph, please obey for safety and to keep the road in good condition
Restrictions: Trailers are not advised on Strawberry Creek Road and have little to no turnaround space.

Strawberry Creek Road closes in the fall every year at the park boundary and reopens in the spring or summer as snow melts and the road is cleared and repaired. Check the park website for the most up to date open/closure information.

Access to Osceola and Strawberry Creek trails. Strawberry Creek experienced a wildfire in the summer of 2016. Drive through the scorched scar of the valley and observe life return to nature. A great place to bird watch, spot snakes and other wildlife. At dusk and dawn, it is common to see herds of Elk over the rugged terrain, grazing on grass, and sometimes crossing the dirt road in large groups. 

Heavy winds often fell the dead, standing trees remaining from the fire into the road, causing temporary closures.

Generally closed in the winter due to heavy snow, Strawberry Creek road is unpaved with varying conditions. Expect washboard for the first quarter of mile of the road. Check conditions before heading out.