Spring Creek

Total Miles
5.2

Technical Rating

8

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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Spring Creek
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Trail Overview

This is an extremely difficult trail full of challenges not for the faint of heart. It becomes more difficult yearly because it sees so much traffic. If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with great views and amazing obstacles.

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Spring Creek
Spring Creek

Difficulty

Difficult. Short sections of moderate road connect a series of steep boulder challenges. Highly modified vehicles only. Lockers are a must. Unlicensed vehicles are allowed, but getting an ATV or UTV up this trail would be quite an accomplishment.

Technical Rating

8

Status Reports

Terry Rosenbaum
Oct 18, 2024
2016 Jeep Wrangler
Open
The disabled Jeep blocking the trail at 39.74833, -105.64250 was repaired and removed at about 12:01 AM on 10/18/24 by a team from Colorado 4x4 Rescue and Recovery. The trail is no longer obstructed.
Layton Miller
Oct 17, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Broken Down Vehicle
Abandoned broken jeep blocking trail at switch backs near top. No way around
Jimbo Abel
Jun 09, 2024
4x4
Open
Clay Brubaker
Jun 02, 2024
1997 Toyota 4Runner
Obstructed
Deep Snow
About 1/8th mile from the connection to cascade loop is untracked and 3-4ft deep of snow still

Access Description

Get off Interstate 70 at Downieville exit 234 west of Idaho Springs. Go west on the access road. It starts on the north side and passes under the freeway. At 1.1 miles from the exit, turn left on Alvarado Road. Cross the bridge and immediately pull over to the left.

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