The clear creek trail is an 18mile trail that connects with the south platte river trail. Breckenridge ultimate full day mountain tour from denver. The river section packs in eleven class iii rapids as you paddle and splash your way down the creek. Clear creek biking trail golden to platte river trail. Clear creek management area california motorcycle and. Clear creek canyon georgetown 2020 all you need to know. Clear creek rafting trips offer you the opportunity to unwind, unplug, and have an. Clear creek paddlesports offers world class instruction in kayaking, rafting and swiftwater. Book bike from the little 500 bicycle race, to the bline and clear creek trails, community members bike for fun, fitness, and profit. There is a very comprehensive web site about the clear creek area that has been put together by a former local resident, ray iddings. Hal aigner is the author of clear creek bike book 5. Breckenridge white water rafting colorado adventure center. Several of the better dirt bike trails are nearby clear creek management area including hollister hills lower ranch, milsap bar west, hite cove ohv route, miami creek ohv, metcalf motorcycle county park and frank raines.
Choose from activities including back country hiking, bike trails, fishing, horse back riding, white water rafting, ziplining, adventure parks, snowshoeing, rocky mountain colorado ski and snowboarding vacations. Clear creek county is made up of more than 75% public lands offering an unparalleled amount of outdoor recreational opportunities. From the little 500 bicycle race, to the bline and clear creek trails, community members bike for fun, fitness, and. City of golden trail map link city of golden open space map link colorado road conditions. Rolofson makes it easy to figure out where the routes are, usually. Whether you are bagging a peak, hiking your local trails, or hopping on your bike to work, the clear creek 20 is the ideal day pack for whatever your day throws. This is a fun whitewater trip that is ideal for all abilities. Flowing in the general southwestern and southern direction, it is a tributary of salt creek, which in its turn flows into the east fork of indianas white river clear creek drains about 23 of the city of bloomington most of the city, except for its northern part, which drains to the north, into griffy lake and beanblossom creek. Clear creek river rafting book your adventure today. Both paved and unpaved, the trail is gentle, making it a family and petfriendly destination that is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from march until october. Mar 20, 2012 the clear creek trail connects the west side of iowa city to coralville. Aug 26, 2015 at the top of my list was hiking on clear water creek trail in cimarron state park.
Clear creek canyon georgetown 2020 all you need to. The clear creek greenway is uniquely colorado, reflecting the lifestyles of past, present and future residents. Clear creek mountain biking trail oxford, mississippi. Clear creek trail carson valley trails association. Plenty of outdoor activities keep campers and dayuse visitors busy, including swimming in the springs, fishing, snorkeling, hiking and boating. Carson valley bike rides feature trails and roads less traveled now than during the late 1800s when mass emigration, pony express mail delivery and wells fargo stage lines traveled through the area, named after scout kit carson, in route to the gold fields near placerville, california and the silver fields in virginia city, nevada. Clear creek trail coralville 2020 all you need to know. Onewayonly mountain bike trail ups the adrenaline on clear creek countys emerging trail network. Clear creek nature trail watch this video on youtube when i arrived at the peak of pitcher plant blooming season at the clear creek nature trail early april and walked the boardwalk across the bog, id felt like id stepped into an 18th century painting of a fairyland.
The clear creek trail connects the west side of iowa city to coralville. After a long period of closure the blm has reopened portions of the clear creek management area to the general public for nonmotorized activities. I brought my pup out hiking with me, and there were a few spots that she needed to be carried. Schwinn discover hybrid bike for men and women, 21 speed, 28inch wheels, stepthrough or stepover frame, multiple colors 3. A good book for people who want to focus on sport climbing. Jun 03, 2011 the clear creek is a top of the line bike for 200 dollars. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The book bike is an organic from the little 500 bicycle race, to the bline and clear creek trails, community members bike for fun, fitness, and profit. Highway 6, multiple creek access locations for visitors, and two parking lots totaling. Clear creek trail is a fun single track that traverses the hills between jacks valley rd and highway 50. Note that despite their prevalence, ebikes are not permitted as this is a usfs nonmotorized trail. The clear creek office is close to both the front range including denver and boulder and also is only a short drive from summit county.
Highway legal vehicles are permitted on much of the 32 miles of major roads within the serpentine acec area and can be used for access but many important new restrictions make it clear the area is. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. The clear creek trail is 15 miles long starting at either jacks valley trailhead next to jacks valley elementary school or spooner south trailhead. Plenty of climbing and switchbacks to keep your heart rate up.
It is a pleasant run along the creek, with lots of pretty scenery. The book can be purchased at neptune mountaineering in boulder. Forest service land, private land, douglas county trail easements and a nature conservancy conservation easement. This trail is a partnership that traverses through u. From the cherry creek bike path to the greenway trail, there are 85 miles of paved. Use caution when accessing the creek and engaging in highrisk activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and rafting. Charles powers is the author of clear creek bike book 5. Clear creek management area california motorcycle and atv. This trail can be sandy during dry summer months and is best after rain, in the spring or fall. It only involved a bike trip and bus ride, but it made for a great day. Clear creek trail mountain biking trail carson city. Youll find some of the best white water near denver in idaho springs, just 45 minutes from downtown.
Fishermans trail winds along clear creek to the elm fork confluence. Clear creek mountain bike trail in oxford, mississippi. Clear creek natural heritage center, 3310 collins road, denton, tx 76208. After rounding an open stretch of crystalline water, the boardwalk follows the narrow passage of the stream up the valley. Willow creek and clear creek trails bike paths iowa. I 70 back to denver had a fair amount of traffic so we decided to take route 6 back towards golden and get back on 70 there. Biking from boulder to denver via the us 36, clear creek and. Starting just north of where i76 passes over the south platte river, this long, paved trail. Hike into town, or hike west in clear creek canyon for. Clear creek offers a series of rolling hills, switchbacks, and a few trail obstacles small logs. There have been at least 45 guidebooks including clear creek canyon. The clear creek is a top of the line bike for 200 dollars.
The book is available in all redding bicycle shops and online at. At the top of my list was hiking on clear water creek trail in cimarron state park. To understand why, one need look no further than the 18mile bike path that connects it to the nearby town of thornton. For the first 21 miles east of downtown boulder, you travel a wide cement. View from photos from the clear creek nature trail. With more than 7 miles of trail, the clear creek trail system offers respite from the busy commercial scene of silverdale. Browse our luxury properties and book your vacation rental today. Hike the trails at clear creek clear creek natural heritage center features more than 10 miles of familyfriendly hiking trails through diverse habitats.
Clear creek trail in downtown golden day hikes near denver. The clear creek comes with shimano components, including a steel, hirise zoom stem, a steel, sealed, victor vph83 chin haur ch80 headset and gripshift, mrx100 srt100 shifters. Tim mauck, clear creek county commissioner the development of a greenway for clear creek countys residents and visitors has become a priority of the clear creek county open space program, and a focal point of its 2003 open. Shop for schwinn bike clear creek online at target. Smooth, scenic, and sporting a gradual 700ft incline that lets you know youre getting your workout in, the clear creek trail has become both a staple ride for locals and a rite of passage for athletic outoftowners. This trip starts out about 50 minutes east of breckenridge in the historic mining town of idaho springs and offers halfday and thirdday rafting trips for all ages and all levels. Clear creek canyon park offers unique recreation experiences among its steep canyon walls and fast flowing creek. The clear creek trail is approximately 8 miles long and is physically demanding. Now, with the friends support, the library has joined our communitys bicycle movement, bringing library services to new neighborhoods and populations in our bicycle friendly community. Shop for schwinn clear creek bike online at target. Clear creek county, co official website official website.
The clear creek is a is an average weight bike at around 30 pounds. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure. Hiking in new mexico clear water creek trail in cimarron. Clear creek trail takes you almost into downtown golden and soon it will take you all the way there. It may not look like much, but riders quickly learn clear creek isnt for light weights. Mark rolofson has put out a 1995 boulder sport climbing guide, a 1999 clear creek canyon sport climbers guide, a more recent clear creek canyon sport climbers guide, and most recently, darren mabe has put out a clear creek canyon. Overall, clear creek management area is the 16th most popular dirt bike trail of all 87 dirt biking rides in california. Clear creek is the most convenient choice for breckenridge, colorado white water rafting trips. Clear creek rafting trips are great for all levels of rafters. You can ride all the way from denver to golden, a fun, western town that was colorados first capital city. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. A ride or run from the galway hills neighborhood where willow creek trail ends to the coral ridge mall where the north ridge north liberty trail begins is a little over 4 miles with less than a 100 feet change in elevation. With the opening of a segment of the peaks to plains trail, bicycles are allowed in the canyon for the first time.
Clear creek county home for hiking, camping, rafting. A ride or run from the galway hills neighborhood where willow creek trail ends to the coral ridge mall where the north ridge north liberty trail begins is a little over 4 miles with less than a 100 feet change. Fast and flowing singletrack trails located in the clear creek landing area of sardis lake. Driving back through the clear creek canyon the best discover was on the way back. Flowing in the general southwestern and southern direction, it is a tributary of salt creek, which in its turn flows into the east fork of indianas white river. Located in the heart of the rocky mountains, clear creek runs parallel to interstate 70, but what it lacks in wilderness feel is more than made up by the frequency of rapids. The clear creek comfort bike makes for a nice way to commute and get your daily exercise. There are a great variety of trails throughout clear creek county, from beginner paved bike routes, moderate single track, challenging climbs, and a handful of. Clear creek canyon sport climbers guide by mark rolofson, free west rock guides. Schwinn clear creek deals best mountain bike brands. Salt springs recreation area is one the recreational jewels of the ocala national forest, with a spectacular natural mineral spring that gives the area its name.
Clear creek is an american creek in monroe county, indiana. You can start outside of town at the 6th ave parking area and you have two options. Jan 08, 2020 overall, clear creek management area is the 16th most popular dirt bike trail of all 87 dirt biking rides in california. Clear creek biking trail golden to platte river trail, colorado. If youve still got lots of energy, you could head south, catch the c470 trail, then tie that into the bear creek trail in morrison, and eventually make one big loop. In a few moments, you reach the boardwalk and the magical realm of sarracenia leucophylla, the showy whitetopped pitcher plant. This steep, narrow and technical river winds through the historic mining valley of idaho springs. Clear creek paddlesports offers world class instruction in kayaking, rafting and swiftwater rescue and american canoe association certification.
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