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Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District

Cub Creek Trailhead

The Cub Creek Trailhead is located south of Evergreen. It provides access to the Cub Creek Trail (#40). 

General Information

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A mandatory free self-issuing permit is required for the Mount Evans Wilderness. Free permits are available at each trailhead or entry point into the wilderness.

Prohibitions include (order and map of restricted area): 

  • Camping
  • Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire.
  • Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 

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Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.5681

Longitude: -105.3833

Directions

From Denver, take I-70 W to Evergreen Parkway exit, go 6 miles south on Hwy 74 to the junction with Hwy 73 in Evergreen, just below the Evergreen Lake Dam. Turn south on Hwy 73 and drive almost a mile to Brook Forest Road, then right on Brook Forest Road for approximately 5 miles to Brook Forest. From Brook Forest, continue south on Black Mountain Road almost another mile to the Cub Creek Trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Certified weed-free hay is required.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 2nd, 2025