Established Camping
Newcomb Creek Trailhead
Newcomb Creek Trailhead in Colorado offers a landscape of forested areas and open meadows. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Routt National Forest and Steamboat Lake State Park, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
Ample parking is available at the trailhead. This trail is an old jeep road from the trailhead to the west of Newcomb Park. From this point, the trail climbs rapidly to the Continental Divide. Water is not readily available above Newcomb Park. There are adequate campsites along the trail. Cattle will be in this area from July through September. The trail is suitable for horses and forage is adequate in Newcomb Park or on the Continental Divide. This trail lies within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness nd is managed by the Parks Ranger District. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles.
Location
Newcomb Creek Trailhead is located in Colorado
Directions
From Walden: Take Hwy 14 west for approximately 11 miles to Hebron. Turn right on County Road 24 driving west through forks with County Roads 5 and 1. After approximately 10 miles the road becomes Forest Road 60 and passes the Grizzly Creek Guard Station at the forest boundary. Turn right on Forest Road 615. Drive 3 1/2 miles, crossing Newcomb Creek, to the entrance to Newcomb Creek Trailhead on the lefthand side.
Coordinates
40.59992703 N
106.60537782 W
Detours Nearby
Hidden Lakes Campground
18 min away
Middle Fork Elk River Camp
2 hrs 13 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Cheyenne
- 2 hrs 42 min from Fort Collins
- 3 hrs 7 min from Greeley
- 3 hrs 11 min from Boulder
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
