McCurdy Park Trail #628 - Colorado Springs, CO

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McCurdy Park Trail #628


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McCurdy Park Trail #628 is one of the most remote trails in the Lost Creek Wilderness. The McCurdy Park Trail traverses some of the more scenic country in the Wilderness. Near where it crosses Lost Creek, guests can see entrances to some of the creek's underground passages, which give it its name.

The McCurdy Park Trail is most often hiked as part of a larger loop, which incorporates parts of the Goose Creek, Brookside-McCurdy, Lake Park, and Hankins Pass Trails. Due to the tight rugged terrain, it takes a little time and skill to locate a good legal campsite (at least 100' from streams and trail). Guests should leave a little daylight for the task.

From the north end at its junction with the Goose Creek Trail, the trail drops rapidly down into Refrigerator Gulch, then climbs back out and winds among the granite outcrops before dropping again to Lost Creek. The trail remains on the north side until it crosses and leaves the creek. As the trail climbs up the side drainage toward McCurdy Park, it passes the small lake shown on the map. This lake comes and goes depending on how active the beaver population is. A long uphill climb brings visitors at last to McCurdy Park, a high, open valley surrounded by granite crags. To the east is the McCurdy Park Tower, which yields some moderate technical rock climbs. At the south end of the park, the trail meets the Brookside-McCurdy Trail and ends.

Facilities: There are no facilities available at McCurdy Park Trail #628.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use McCurdy Park Trail #628.

Best Time To Visit: McCurdy Park Trail #628 is open summer through fall.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

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

Directions: To reach McCurdy Park Trail #628 from Denver, travel west on U.S. Highway 285 for 30 miles to the town of Bailey. In the center of Bailey, turn off U.S. Highway 285 opposite the Post Office onto Park County 64. As visitors turn off U.S. Highway 285, the road crosses the North Fork of the South Platte River and passes between the Post Office and Moore Lumber. After driving .45 miles, guests will reach a "Y". Bear left on the gravel road and drive an additional 1.6 miles to the trailhead parking area. This parking area serves as the trailhead for the Payne Creek Trail and the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. This trail has no trailhead access. It is reached only via the Brookside-McCurdy Trails.

To reach McCurdy Park Trail #628 from Colorado Springs, travel west on U.S. Highway 24 to State Highway 67. Take State Highway 67 north to State Highway 126. Travel north on State Highway 126 to U.S. Highway 285.Take U.S. Highway 285 to Bailey. In the center of Bailey, turn off U.S. Highway 285 opposite the Post Office onto Park County 64. As guests turn off U.S. Highway 285, the road crosses the North Fork of the South Platte River and passes between the Post Office and Moore Lumber. After driving .45 miles, guests will reach a "Y". Bear left on the gravel road and drive an additional 1.6 miles to the trailhead parking area. This parking area serves as the trailhead for the Payne Creek Trail and the Brookside-McCurdy Trail. This trail has no trailhead access. It is reached only via the Brookside-McCurdy Trails.

Attractions Near
McCurdy Park Trail #628

Brookside-McCurdy Trail #607
Goose Creek Trail #612
Hankins Pass Trail #630
Lake Park Trail #639
Lizard Rock Trail #658
Lost Creek Wilderness
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland

Address

South Park Ranger District

320 Hwy 285

P.O. Box 219

Fairplay, Colorado 80440

Phone
General: (719) 836-2031

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