Rock Creek

Total Miles
3.5

Technical Rating

5

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Rock Creek
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Trail Overview

This trail begins in Allenspark and heads up a ridge into the wilderness. The scenery is lush and beautiful, but views are blocked by trees. Camping is available along the trail and at the top. You'll see Rock Creek Ski Area mid-way up the trail to the left. The trail is open June 1 to November 30.

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Rock Creek
Rock Creek

Difficulty

Difficult. Rocky, with several ledges. More narrow and steep at the top.

History

Owners were optimistic when the Rock Creek Ski Area opened in 1947 with two short rope tows and a snack bar. The lifts serviced five slopes covering beginner, intermediate and expert terrain. Expansion plans included a 4,900-ft. 'T' bar to be built by 1951, but with low revenues, the lans never materialized. (Source: Coloradoskihistory.com)

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Bill Steen
Aug 11, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Fun trail. Rocky with only a couple tougher spots.
Josh O
Jul 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
not to bad, spotted through a few spots. very rocky and technical in a few spots for our lightly modified trucks
Rho Green
Jul 04, 2024
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Only two sections that we spotted through. Rocky and dry.
Sean Mckibben
Jun 10, 2023
2023 Rivian R1T
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice

Access Description

From Highway 7, between Estes Park and Lyons, follow signs to Allenspark on the west side of the road. Head east from the Post Office one block to Ski Road, C.R. 107. Head south on Ski Road 1.3 miles to start of trail at forest boundary.

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