Cascade Creek
Distance
11.1 mi
Technical Rating
Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Enjoy a drive through a nice network of mountain backroads on this loop between Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Be aware that it passes by a lot of private property and there is very little parking available for unlicensed vehicles. No seasonal closures, but check the weather.
Weather
Status Reports
Adhdnomeds .
Nov 03, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Some ice in sections. Some of the wet crawling was challenging without lockers engaged. After the storms coming up might not be passable without larger tires
Brent Lamborn
Aug 16, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Pretty easy trail. I took the Idaho Springs route down from Saxon. Easier path down than Saxon Trail. No issues in my stock Rubicon.
Jason Elkins
Aug 03, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Reiter S
Jun 08, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
The asccent from Highway 103 demands that you air up as soon as you're off the highway. We went counter-clockwise on the loop and checked out Griffith Mountain. We broke the last few snow banks between Griffith and Cascade Creek and were first up there for the year, and it offers great views!
The trail itself, eroded largely by rainfall, will offer some mildly challenging obstacles that will catch any armor you have on your vehicle if you're sitting below 37" tires and smaller lifts. Our 4-Runner had consistent armor kiss throughout the entire run, and my Gladiator with 35s and a 3.5" lift had to rub rock rails on some of the obstacles on the ascent.
Once up to the start of the loop though, the trail becomes a bit more manageable. I didn't hit anything else on the loop with my rig, but if you don't have articulation, expect some more armor bumps. But hey! That's what you're out there for.
Sorry for not getting photos of the obstacles or trail this time!
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