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Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District

Barbour Fork Trailhead

Barbour Fork Trailhead is located south of Idaho Spring and offers a small network of roads for OHV opportunities.

The road crosses through aspen and mixed conifer. Mountain biking and dispersed camping are also popular in this area.

 

General Information

View a COTREX map here.

The area is closed to motorized vehicles from December 15 to June 16 to minimize disturbances during the elk calving season.

All vehicles must be either street-legal or registered annually through Colorado State Parks' OHV Registration Program.

All motorized vehicles are restricted to open routes designated for their use. 

No camping or shooting at the trailhead area.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.715

Longitude: -105.5544

Elevation

10,500'

Directions

From I-70, take exit 240 north into Idaho Springs. Follow Miner Street to Soda Creek Road, which goes under the interstate and past Indian Springs Resort. Follow Soda Creek Road for approximately 3 miles to a large turn out.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 26th, 2025