7 Outdoors - Other to Explore in Clear Creek County
Checkout places to visit in Clear Creek County
Clear Creek CountyClear Creek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,397. The county seat is Georgetown. It is a perfect place for mountain adventure activities, family fun, nature, and beauty.
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Outdoors - Other to Explore in Clear Creek County
Arapaho and Roosevelt National ForestsArapaho National Forest is a National Forest located in north-central Colorado, United States. The region is managed jointly with the Roosevelt National Forest and the Pawnee National Grassland from the United States Forest Service office in Fort Collins, Colorado. It has a wildlife refuge which manages a protection for all birds and mammals. The forest includes part of the high Rockies and river valleys in the upper watershed of the Colorado River and South Platte River.
Butler GulchButler Gulch is a non-motorized winter playground. The proximity to the Denver area makes Butler Gulch popular with snowshoers, cross country skiers, and backcountry skiers. The quick approach and open bowls is great for skiers new to the backcountry and trying to get a feel for the sport. The main skin track up the Gulch allows for efficient access to the lines on Butler Gulch West and the Butler Bowl
Denver Mountain Park SiteThe Denver Mountain Parks system contains more than 14,000 acres of parklands in the mountains and foothills of Jefferson, Clear Creek, Douglas, and Grand counties in Colorado, west and south of Denver. It currently consists of 22 developed parks and other undeveloped parklands that serve as open space, scenic viewsheds, and wildlife habitat. Its properties encompass a variety of habitats, including prairie, mountain meadow, riparian forests, montane and subalpine forests, and alpine tundra
Geneva Creek Iron FensThe Geneva Creek Iron Fens are a unique ecological feature of the central Rocky Mountains. Formed by the interaction of groundwater with iron-rich rocks, the high iron content gives the fens its distinctive red color. The fens are home to a diverse array of plants and animals. The area is also an important source of drinking water for humans and wildlife.
Grays And Torreys TrailheadDiscover this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Dillon, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Mount Goliath Natural AreaThe Mt Goliath Natural Area is located 16.5 miles south of Idaho Springs on the Mt Evans Scenic Byway. It protects the largest, northernmost stand of Bristlecone Pine trees in North America, and is internationally recognized as one of the purest locations to study alpine ecology.While bristlecone pines highlight this area, it also supports localized micro-climates with plants found nowhere else below the Arctic Circle.
Phoenix Gold MineThe Phoenix Gold Mine is an authentic trip into Colorado mining history. This is a working gold and silver mine owned and operated by third-generation hard-rock miner Alvin "Al" Mosch. As we found out, the mine's temperature hovers between 42 and 54 degrees F. year round, so it's good to wear a jacket no matter what month you arrive. Miners still push tons of gold and silver ore along the narrow-gauge rails in small underground ore cars, just as they did 150 years ago.