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.
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Echo Lake Trailhead
Echo Lake Trailhead is located south of Idaho Springs on Hwy 103. It provides access to the Chicago Lakes Trail (#52) and the Resthouse Meadows Trail (#57).
Fall River Reservoir
Follow the Fall River Reservoir Road to Rainbow Road and follow the dirt road to Fall River Reservoir or Chinns Lake. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail crosses the road and provides hiking…
Grays Peak Trail
Beginning at the Grays Peak Trailhead and hiking high above treeline, this trail offers hikers the opportunity to summit two 14,000-foot mountains (Grays and Torreys) in one day. Always be prepared…
Grays Peak Trailhead
Grays Peak Trailhead is a popular trailhead located south of Bakerville. It provides access to the Grays Peak Trail (#54) and Torreys. Due to high elevation, the area is not generally snow-free until…
Guanella Pass Campground
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The Guanella Pass Campground is located about seven miles south of Georgetown on the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. The campground is split into two loops by the county road and South Clear Creek.…
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
Start your tour at the historic silver mining town of Georgetown. Here, Guanella Pass zigzags up the mountainside. Observe mule deer grazing in small meadows and bighorn sheep butting heads to show…
Guanella Pass Trailhead
The Guanella Pass Trailhead is located on the Gunaella Pass Road and offers a variety of summer and winter activities. This trail provides access to the South Park Trail, the Rosalie Trail, and the…
Hassell Lake Trail
The trail to Hassell Lake is short and steep. The trail gains 800 feet in the first mile. The lake is only a few acres in size but offers great views and a variety of wildflowers.
Hells Hole Trail
Begin at the Hells Hole Trailhead. Traveling along the West Chicago Creek for about a mile, the trail lcimbs at a steady pace through a large grove of aspen trees. The second and third miles are…
Hells Hole Trailhead
The Hells Hole Trailhead is located south of Georgetown and provides access to the Hells Hole Trail (#53).