Near Cowen Trail
Enjoy beautiful views to the west from above Bear Creek Lake.
Near Cowen Trail
Mt. Carbon stands in the distance along the Mt. Carbon Loop.

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Cowen Trail

2.7 (3 Ratings)
An easy, mostly flat, but mostly exposed trail connecting to Mount Carbon Loop at each end.
1.5
mi
Distance
57
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.46mi
Distance
57ft
Elevation Gain
85ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
5,650ft
High Point
5,581ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a nice, smooth dirt trail/road. The path mostly heads through an open field, with a portion going around a pond. When you get to the C-470 bikeway, you cross the bridge, and quickly return to the dirt trail. There are nice view of the foothills and Bear Creek Lake.

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