Cascade Creek

4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Idaho Springs, Colorado (ClearCreek County)
Last Updated: 01/03/2021

Trail Information

Highlights

Just outside of Idaho Springs the Cascade Creek off-road trail is one of the many trails that are close to Denver, Colorado. This rocky road travels under the cover of the pine and aspen trees in the Arapaho National Forest and can be used as a 4WD route between Idaho Springs and Georgetown when combined with Saxon Mountain. It is part of a network of several other trails that can provide a full day of wheeling that is close to home.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.7/5 (49)
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/28/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Lots of deep snow on the top above 10000 feet, especially in the shaded areas. I was able to exit from Spring Creek all the way down, but was definitely dragging the belly and axles in the snow, and I'm on 37s. Conditions are improving daily, probably 2-3 weeks until all the snow is gone
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/29/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

The trail is clear to waypoint three, but I know from experience that it's too early to go any further at this point. The next section afterwards does not get a lot of sun. We took a right at waypoint three, 710.1C, and connected with Ute creek road making a nice little 30 minute scouting loop. That connection between cascade Creek and Ute creek is difficult when dry and the best opportunity to do some good obstacle tackling, but because it's a bit of a shelf road I would not try it if you are squeamish about snow. There was still some snow on the trail for sure but it was slushy and not very deep. I certainly do not like driving on snow but the 37 inch tires did not slip at any point during the run.... might try going past waypoint 3 next weekend since the weather has been so warm.
500
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/24/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Fun trail. TJ on 31s and XJ on 32s ran it no problem. Needed a bit of spotting but wasn't too bad. What got interesting was when we took a wrong turn onto some random trail. Took quite a bit of body damage on that one and it took a while to get back out of there so just make sure to scout out the trail before you send it. Way too easy to get lost back there with no cell service.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/22/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This trail was alot of fun. One spot was froze over and made things interesting. Definintly tested our stock JL.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/08/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Due to the rain, this has become much more difficult. Need to use 4L and my lockers a few times. Lots of just big enough boulders to keep you on your toes.

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