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

USDA Forest Service

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.

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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.