Caribou Creek (South)

4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Caribou Creek is situated just north of the sleepy town of Eldora in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest. While the town of Eldora might be sleepy, the trail just above it will wake you up and get your heart racing pretty quickly! The trail ascends suddenly out of Eldora and you will soon encounte...Read More
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Highlights of Caribou Creek (South)

Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
10377 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
06/15 - 11/30
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
505
Nearest Town
Nederland
Nearest Services
Nederland
Management Agency
Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forests
District
Boulder Ranger District

Overview

Caribou Creek is situated just north of the sleepy town of Eldora in the Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest. While the town of Eldora might be sleepy, the trail just above it will wake you up and get your heart racing pretty quickly! The trail ascends suddenly out of Eldora and you will soon encounter some extremely narrow, off-camber pitches that will test even the most experienced drivers nerves. Take in the scenery as you continue up the hill, as parts of the trail present some beautiful mountain vistas, showcasing some high elevation lakes and peaks out in the distance. This trail will take you up to the abandoned ghost town of Caribou, which was known for its rich silver mining in the late 1800s.

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14 Waypoints
44 Trail Photos
7 Trail Concerns
30 Community Reviews
1 Video
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