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Colorado Trail #1776-Segment 12 Clear Creek
Segment 12: Clear Creek Road to Silver Creek Trailhead
Segment 12 of the Colorado Trail #1776 is 18.5 miles long and begins at Clear Creek Road (Chaffee County Road 390) and ends at the Silver Creek Trailhead. A re-route completed in 2007 moved the trail off private property making access easier. The trail climbs out of Clear Creek and enters the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Follow all posted Wilderness guidelines when entering the area. The trail then continues into Pine Creek and then Frenchman's Creek before dropping into North Cottonwood. This segment spends a good portion above 11,000 feet and brings you close to three Fourteeners (Mounts Oxford, Harvard, and Columbia).
At a Glance
| Usage: | Medium |
|---|---|
| Busiest Season: | June-September |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. |
| Closest Towns: | Leadville, CO |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Information Center: | Leadville Ranger District |
General Information
General Notes:The Colorado Trail is a backcountry multi-use trail connecting Denver and Durango, CO. It is over 483 miles of contiguous trail. The exact mileage for the trail is ever changing as trail segments are changed and re-routed. The project that was to be the Colorado Trail began in 1973 with a grant from the Gates Foundation and was completed in 1987. The trail sees considerable usage from day hikers, mountain bikers (although not in sections in Wilderness), horseback riders, and die-hard thru-hikers. The trail is maintained by the Colorado Trail Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service.
The Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follow the same path for approximately 200 miles.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Scenery
General Info:
Safety InformationKeep in mind the high altitude can effect even the healthiest people. Be aware of symptoms of acute mountain sickness, particularly in children, who are more susceptible than adults.
Weather in the high country is unpredictable and chages rapidly, so bring rain gear and warm clothing with you, as well as plenty of food and water.
Safety Information
Keep in mind the high altitude can effect even the healthiest people. Be aware of symptoms of acute mountain sickness, particularly in children, who are more susceptible than adults.
Weather in the high country is unpredictable and chages rapidly, so bring rain gear and warm clothing with you, as well as plenty of food and water.
Location