Clear Creek Ranger District
Located along the I-70 corridor of Clear Creek County in the town of Idaho Springs, Clear Creek Ranger District manages approximately 200,000 acres in four different counties. Come climb a mountain 14,000 feet above sea level, take a relaxing drive through the Rocky Mountains, or wet your fishing line in one of the many alpine lakes and streams.
Recreation Sites
Alpine Gardens Loop (#50.1)
Begin at the Upper Goliath Trailhead. This is a wonderful 1/4-mile wildflower hike. The best time for wildflowers is late June to mid-August. For a longer hiker, hike the M. Walter Pesman Trail…
Bakerville-Loveland (#60)
Begin at the Bakerville Trailhead, the trail is paved and parallels I-70. The sound of Clear Creek flowing along the trail drowns out the highway noise, and the trees along the creek bank obstruct…
Bakerville-Loveland Trailhead
The Bakerville/Loveland Trailhead is located off I-70 west of Georgetown. It provides access to the Bakerville-Loveland Trail (#60).
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…
Bard Creek (#83)
Visitors can either begin at the Herman Gulch Trailhead or near Empire off Forest Service Road 777.1. Traveling through fields of wildflowers and groves of aspen trees, Bard Creek Trail (9.6 miles…
Beartrack Lakes (#43)
Begin at the Camp Rock Trailhead. The 5.3 mile one-way trail travels through a forested environment along a creek about a mile, gradually climbing upwards. It then opens to a wildfire burn area from…
Beaver Meadows (#44)
Begin at the Camp Rock Trailhead this trail is 3.5 miles one way. Within a mile of the trailhead, a scenic meadow takes form with beaver ponds dotting the area. Climbing slowly, the trail darts into…
Berthoud Pass Trailhead
The Berthoud Pass Trailhead is located on Hwy 40 near the Continental Divide. It offers a variety of summer and winter activities. Facilities include a warming hut (during winter months) with…
Bierstadt Trailhead
The Bierstadt Trailhead is located on the Guanella Pass Road and offers a variety of summer and winter activities. Facilities include interpretive information. Visitors can access the…
Big Bend Picnic Site
The Big Bend Picnic Site is located along Highway 40 in a lodgepole pine forest setting with scenic views. There are seven sites with tables and fire grates. The picnic area is open year-round…