Griffin Mountain and Woodchuck Spur

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Colorado
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Griffin Mountain and Woodchuck Spur

Highlights of Griffin Mountain and Woodchuck Spur

Forest

Highest Elevation

11088 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

710.1A and 710.1B

Nearest Town

Idaho Springs

Nearest Services

Idaho Springs

Management Agency

Arapaho National Forest

District

Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Just outside of Idaho Springs, the Griffin Mountain and Woodchuck Spur Off-Road Trail connects directly off of Cascade Creek and adds to an already fun day of wheeling. Driving through the woods, the trail opens up into an open park area known as Highland Park, which is complete with a small pond and an open meadow area. The trail finally ends with a short but fun climb to the ridgeline of Woodchuck Peak where it reveals views to the northwest of Democrat and Columbia Mountains off in the distance. Not traveled much at all, this is a fun and very quick side excursion.