Fourmile Creek - Gold Hill Connection

This out-and-back can be started from either end, as it connects the Peak to Peak Highway to Gold Hill Rd (I prefer starting on the Peak to Peak Highway side). If starting on the Peak to Peak Highway, the turnoff is marked by a brown National Forest sign with the numbers 328 on it. You can park anywhere at the turnoff, and during good trail conditions you can drive down and park by the Creek, which will shorten the hike by a little more than a half a mile (If you choose to drive down you'll most likely need a car with all wheel drive). During this part of the trail there will be several forks, don't panic. Most of the cutoffs have National Forest markers saying 328A or 328B, just follow the ones that only say 328 until you get to 328D, which will be your trail. If for whatever reason the signs are missing or you are having trouble, stay to the westernmost trail (trail left). After this initial part of the trail, you'll see a yellow and red sign that says motor vehicle use is not permitted beyond this point and the trail will become a singletrack. Once you are on this portion of the trail, there will be no more cutoffs. hiking along the creek is very pleasant, as there is a good mixture of tree cover, vegetation, and sunlight. The initial vertical portion of the hike begins right after it breaks away from the creek. To the west (trail right), at the top of the initial vertical portion, there will be a pretty obvious clearing (a few hundred feet of no trees and low vegetation). If you go there, there will be a pretty awesome 360deg view, and a clear shot down to North Boulder and the foothills. Once further along the trail, you'll reach a permanent road closure sign and a large clearing. This is the end of the hike, but is a nice area to make a campfire (if there is not a fire ban) and have lunch.If you wish to start the hike from Gold Hill Rd, there is a dirt turnoff to the clearing and it will be relatively obvious because it is the only significant clearing (if coming from the east).