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Clear Creek County Biking
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The county has nearly as many biking trails as hiking trails to explore.
Here is just a sample of the most popular trails:
Bakerville - Loveland Trail
Difficulty: Easy / Length: 5 miles
Take I-70 to Exit 221, turn south, immediately ahead there is plenty of parking at the trailhead by the old chimney. This trail provides great scenic beauty, and is perfect for the entire family.
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!
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.
Silver Plume to Georgetown Express
Distance: 2 Miles / 4 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: 600'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 to georgetown Exit #228, or Silver Plume #226 Exits, park in either town, peddle toward the train depot, the paved path entrances are marked.
Silverdale
Distance: 2 Miles / 4 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: None
Level: Beginner
I-70 to georgetown Exit #228, follow signs for Guanella Pass Road-Scenic Byway, drive up Guanella Pass hill, go to the first reservoir, Silverdale, entrance road to parking area and trailhead is on the left, start ride heading across the wooden bridge.
Jones Pass Road Trail
Distance: 6.5 Miles One Way
Elevation Gain / Loss: 1,200', Start 10,400', End 11,600'
Level: Advanced
I-70 Empire Exit #232, take Hwy 40 past Empire past Berthoud Falls, take a left at the Henderson Mine exit, go 2 miles to the mine parking area, you will see signs for Jones Pass. After about 1/4 mile, Butler Gulch Trail shoots off to your left. Parking is on Henderson Mine propertry, please be respectful.
Bill Moore / North Empire Loop
Distance: 3 Miles / 6 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: 600', Start 9,800', End 10,400'
Level: Intermediate
From I-70 take Exit #232 onto hwy 40, and proceed west to Empire. At the center of town, turn right onto Park Ave. Raod turns to gravel, follow to parking area on left, about 1 mile
Warren Gulch Trail
Distance: 8 Miles / 16 Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: 3,300'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 Idaho Springs Exit #241, go through East Idaho springs and find parking, start your bike ride heading west to fork in road, take the left fork onto Miner Street, take this to Soda Creek Road. Left onto Soda Creek Road, 1.5 miles on Soda Creek Road (You will pass Indian Springs Resort), to the Idaho Springs Recycling Center on the right, opposite the recycling center is Steve's Canyon Road, turn left onto this road and bike 1/2 mile down, Warren Gulch is stenciled on a rock at your left, this is the entrance. The trail crosses private land on the north end, please be respectful.
Butler Gulch Trail
Distance: 2 Miles One-Way
Elevation Gain / Loss: 1,200', Start 10,400', End 11,600'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 Empire Exit #232, take Hwy 40 past Empire past Berthoud Falls, take a left at the Henderson Mine exit, go 2 miles to the mine parking area, you will see signs for Jones Pass. After about 1/4 mile, Butler Gulch Trail shoots off to your left. Parking is on Henderson Mine propertry, please be respectful.
Scott Lancaster Memorial Trail
Distance: 5 Miles / 10 Miles Round Trip
Elevation Gain / Loss: None
Level: Beginner
I-70 to Idaho Springs Exit #241, head east on Colorado Blvd., turn south (left) on the one way street just past the the safeway store, make a right at the stop sign, left at the "T" intersection, you are on the bike path.
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.
Barbour Forks Trail
Distance: 8 Mile Loop (Including Dirt Road)
Elevation Gain / Loss: 2,800'
Level: Intermediate
I-70 Idaho Springs Exit #241, go through East Idaho Sprins to fork in orad, take the left at the fork onto Miner Street, take this to Soda Creek Road, left onto Soda Creek Road, past Indian Springs Resort, go approximately 4 miles to the end of Soda Creek Road, there is a parking area at the Forrest Service gate, trail starts here.
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.
| Bikes and Trails of Colorado |
(303) 337-2600 |
| Exit 240 Ski & Bike Rental |
1319 Miner Street
303-567-2220 |
| Mountain & Road Bicycle |
1514 Miner Street, Idaho Springs
(303) 567-4666 |
| Mountain Get-A-Way Cabins - Bike Rental |
2918 Soda Creek Road,
Idaho Springs
(303) 567-0760 / (303) 588-3833 |
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