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Craig Park Trail #608
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Craig Park Trail #608l lies in a long, high mountain valley between the Kenosha Mountains and Platte River Mountains. This open east-west valley is the beginning point of Craig Creek, and the trail follows along the north side of the Creek. The western terminus of the trail is a junction with the Ben Tyler Trail and its eastern terminus is a junction with the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. The Craig Park Trail itself is a very gradual and easy hike.
However, to reach the trail visitors must hike up either the Brookside-McCurdy Trail or the Ben Tyler Trail. Craig Creek offers very good opportunities for fishing for brook trout.
From the junction of the Ben Tyler and Craig Park trails, bear left and hike east to a ridge on the northwest corner of Craig Park. Upon reaching the ridge, the valley of Craig Park will unfold below to the east. The trail begins a gentle descent from this point, always staying north of the stream. There are numerous sites for camping from the head of the park to the junction with the Brookside-McCurdy Trail.
This trail has been rated easy. Elevation ranges from 10,940 to 11,580 feet on this 6-mile trail.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at Craig Park Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to hike Craig Park Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Craig Park Trail is open all year; its peak times are summer-early fall.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Because the trail is entirely in designated wilderness, wilderness regulations apply.

Directions: To get to Craig Park Trail from Denver: Drive west from Denver on US 285 for 34 miles to the town of Shawnee. Continue on US 285 about 2 miles. The Ben Tyler Trail trailhead and small parking area will be on the left (south) side of the highway. This trail has no trailhead. It is reached from either the Ben Tyler Trail or from the Brookside-McCurdy Trail.

Address
South Platte Ranger District
19316 Goddard Ranch Court
Morrison, Colorado 80465
Phone
General: (303) 275-5610
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