Leavenworth Creek Road (AKA McClellan Mountain)

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Leavenworth Creek Road is an offroad trail within Colorado's stunning Arapaho National Forest that offers an unmatched blend of thrilling adventure, historical richness, and natural beauty. As a well-preserved relic of the Argentine Central Railway, this demanding trail echoes the past, traversing ... Read More
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Highlights of Leavenworth Creek Road (AKA McClellan Mountain)

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Forest Category Icon Forest
Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
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Mine Category Icon Mine
Rock Category Icon Rock
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Water Category Icon Water
Highest Elevation
13079 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
06/01 - 09/30
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
248.1
Nearest Town
Georgetown
Nearest Services
Georgetown
Management Agency
Arapaho National Forest
District
Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Leavenworth Creek Road is an offroad trail within Colorado's stunning Arapaho National Forest that offers an unmatched blend of thrilling adventure, historical richness, and natural beauty. As a well-preserved relic of the Argentine Central Railway, this demanding trail echoes the past, traversing the same steep, rocky terrain once overcome by silver miners' determined trains in the early 20th century. The trail takes wheelers along narrow shelf roads and winding paths, demanding skill and courage but rewarding with unrivaled vistas of the Continental Divide. Peaks such as Grays and Torreys punctuate the horizon, their grandeur a monumental testament to the allure of Colorado's wilderness. An adventure on the McClellan Mountain trail is not just an off-roading challenge but a journey through time, with the mesmerizing backdrop of the state's historic mining past and the breathtaking landscapes making it a genuine Colorado experience.

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15 Waypoints
47 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
74 Community Reviews
1 Video
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