Middle St. Vrain, Coney Flats

Total Miles
11.0

Elevation

3,013.81 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

6

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

The difficult portion of this trail is a rugged, deep water crossing. It can be dangerous and too deep to cross in the spring. There is good camping at Camp Dick Campground as well as some trailside sites along the way. Trail is open from June 15 to October 15.

Photos of Middle St. Vrain, Coney Flats

Middle St. Vrain, Coney Flats
Middle St. Vrain, Coney Flats

Difficulty

Difficult. Most of the route is easy to moderate, but the stretch between Waypoints 02 and 03 requires very high ground clearance. Deep mud possible when wet. Several water crossings, including possible very deep crossing at Coney Flats.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

David Hodgson
Jun 30, 2024
Open
Muddy/Wet
Normal amounts of mud/water on trail. The long water crossing is not too deep. Fun trail and is open and in good condition.
Shaun E
Jun 29, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Wet, muddy, rocky as expected with this train. Water crossings, you may get wet. Great trail as always
Matt Ladwig
Jun 24, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Gui Marshall
Jun 16, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Closed Gate

Access Description

From Boulder: Take Highway 119 to Nederland, then go north on 72 to Peaceful Valley. At mile marker 50, head west on paved C.R. 92, following signs to Camp Dick. After 1.3 miles, pass through Camp Dick to parking lot. From Lyons: Head west on Highway 7, then south on Highway 72 to Peaceful Valley.

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