Colorado Trail #1776 - Segment 2

Area Status: Open

Segment 2 of the Colorado Trail (#1776) begins at the South Platte River Trailhead/Gudy Gaskill bridge and continues towards the Little Scraggy Trailhead.

This trail winds its way through the Buffalo Creek Fire burn area (1996) offering views of the fire's devastation and the recent new growth.

At a Glance

Restroom:	Vault toilet

General Information

General Notes:

There is a large parking lot on Platte River Road (Jefferson County Route 97), which marks the end of segment 1 of the Colorado Trail and the beginning of segment 2. Cross the large iron bridge over the Platte River and begin by heading south along the river for a brief stent before heading west over a short section of shale. From here follow a well defined trail winding its way through the Buffalo Creek Fire (1996).

Colorado Trail Segment 2 ends at the Little Scraggy Trailhead in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.

Distance: 11.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,482'

Parking:

Parking at South Platte River Trailhead at Gudy Gaskill Bridge. Overnight parking is allowed.