The Delaney Creek National Recreation Trail is part of a 45 mile trail network that provides access through the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The trail is 4.25 miles one way with an elevation range of 4400-6400 feet. The area has an intermingled ownership and is jointly administered with the Forest Service. The
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Delaney Creek — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Delaney Creek?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Lookout Mountain Trail. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Dskdrive / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Lookout Mountain
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Grandmother Mountain Wilderness Study Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.