Clear Creek County 4-Wheeling

If you'd like to explore more of Clear Creek's backcountry on wheels, then four wheel driving is the way to go.

A number of four wheel drive roads are monitored by the county and the Clear Creek Ranger District and provide a glimpse of the areas scenic beauty as well as its legendary history.

Outfitters:

ATV Tours at Mile-Hi Rafting	(303)567-0717 www.milehirafting.com
	Join us at our Family Adventure Center for professional guided White Water rafting trips and scenic mountain ATV tours Located just minutes outside of Denver in Clear Creek County; Mile Hi Rafting offers affordable & fun beginner to advanced outings ranging from 1/3 day to multiple day excursions.

Off road four-wheel driving is not permitted, so please respect the rights of property owners.

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Waldorf Road to Waldorf townsite
Length - 6 miles.
From I-70 take Exit 228 in Georgetown and follow the signs to Guanella Pass Road. Climb Guanella Pass to the 3.5-mile mark and turn right at the corner of a sharp curve onto a dirt road. This is Waldorf Road. The upper part of the road follows the old Argentine Central Railroad. The town of Waldorf was an active mining and milling camp in the early 1900s until the gold rush ended, and the town died.

Jones Pass
Length - 3.3 miles.
From I-70 take the U.S. 40 Exit 232 and proceed west to Empire. Pass through this historic town and through Berthoud Falls. Exit left at the sign for the Henderson Mine. Just before the Henderson Mine guardhouse, turn right onto road 144. Take this short dirt road to the trailhead. Here the four-wheel drive road begins. The road is closed just over the pass, so you will need to return by the same route. Since this road may be blocked by snow even during the summer months, please check the Clear Creek Ranger District in Idaho Springs (exit 240) for road conditions before you depart. 303-567-3000.

Leavenworth/Pavillion Point -
Argentine Railroad Grade Trail
Distance: 4 Miles / 8 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: 800'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 Silver Plume Exit #226, go south under interstate, make left going east to parking area.

Silver Creek Wagon Trail
Distance: 5 miles / 10 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: 800'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 to Georgetown Exit # 228, Park in Historic Downtown Georgetown, on your bike go south on 6th Street to its end at the Energy Museum, make a left then a right onto biddle Street, at Main Street make a left heading east, take Main to Saxon Mountain Road, Follow this to the last house and enter what appears to be a driveway, this is the start of the trailhead.

Waldorf Road - Argentine Central
Railroad Grade to Mount McClellan
Distance: 5 miles / 10 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: 1,800', Start 9,600', End 11,400'
Level: Advanced
I-70 Georgetown Exit #228, Follow signs for Guanella Pass Raod-Scenic Byway, drive up Guanella Pass hill, go past the first reservoir (silverdale), at the 2nd hairpin turn is Waldorf Road on the right, turn onto Waldorf and park on either side, your tour starts here heading up Waldorf Road.

Fall River Reservoir
Distance: 3.2 miles One-Way
Elevation Gain / loss: 1,600', Start 9,200', End 10,800'
I-70 to the Fall River Road Exit #238. Take this road approximately 6 miles up to the 2nd switchback, veer off to the left of the 2nd switchback and enter the dirt road. Park to the east of this switchback. The trail follows the drainage.

Devil's Canyon Area
Distance: 6 Miles Not Including loops
Elevation Gain / Loss: 1,050'. Start 9,750', Highest Point 10,800'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 to Idaho Springs - Hwy. 103 Exit #240, head south on hwy. 103, approximately 10 miles up there will be a wide shoulder in the road on the left side, park here, bike through the forrest service gate, this entrance will drop you into Devil's Canyon.

Mount Evans Scenic and Historic Byway
Opening Memorial Day weekend
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult / Length: 28 miles
Take I-70 to Exit 240. Follow Hwy 103 to Echo Lake. This paved roadway leads from Idaho Springs, to Mt. Evans. For a moderate ride, park one vehicle at Echo Lake and take the byway down to town. Then have another vehicle ferry you up. For a difficult ride, climb from Idaho Springs back to Echo Lake, or continue to the top of Mt. Evans!

Old Squaw Pass Road / Arapahoe Springs
Off I-70 take the Mt. Evans Exit #240. Head south on Hwy. 103. Travel 14 miles, you will pass Echo Lake. Continue on Hwy. 103 until you reach mile marker 19. The road is located on the south side where parking is available. This is the best access to the mountain. Head up Squam Mountain Road a short distance from Hwy. 103, turn left onto the trail which is the original Echo lake Road. After 2 miles, there is a "get-off" road down to Hwy. 103, but keep on the road for the last 3/4 mile. At the top is a breath-taking view of Mt. Evan's, while the trip down is exhilarating for skiers.