Rock Creek

Total Miles3.5
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This trail begins in Allenspark and heads up a ridge into the wilderness. The scenery is lush and beautiful, but views are blocked by trees. Camping is available along the trail and at the top. You'll see Rock Creek Ski Area mid-way up the trail to the left. The trail is open June 1 to November 30.

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Difficulty

Difficult. Rocky, with several ledges. More narrow and steep at the top.

History

Owners were optimistic when the Rock Creek Ski Area opened in 1947 with two short rope tows and a snack bar. The lifts serviced five slopes covering beginner, intermediate and expert terrain. Expansion plans included a 4,900-ft. 'T' bar to be built by 1951, but with low revenues, the lans never materialized. (Source: Coloradoskihistory.com)

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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David
Aug 08, 2026
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Obstruction was cleared. Thank you to who ever did it!
J Allen
Jun 20, 2026
2021 Jeep Rubicon 2 Door
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Trail was good today, quite a few campers on the 1st half of the trail. 2nd half of the trail is a legit 6/10, lots of rocks and ruts. Tree across the trail just after the “Ski Area”. If I had a chainsaw with me it would have been about 10 minutes work.
Robert
May 30, 2026
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Made it up to about the ski area and to turn around. The snow in the shade is deep about up to my rock slider. Very rocky but great trail.
J Allen
Apr 11, 2026
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Joshua Cox
Nov 23, 2025
2019 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/WetSnow/IceRough/DeterioratedWashboard
Starts out fine. Snow builds the higher you go. Towards the too it becomes impassable
Brian Larson
Sep 06, 2025
Open
Normal
Greg L
Aug 15, 2025
Open
DustyRough/Deteriorated
Doable with a stock Ram 2500 quad cab. Saw one guy in a stock Raptor and an old stock 2500 Silverado with a big camper on the back. Just take your time, pick your line. Lots of places to camp if you want. Starts to get rough at the “ski” area on the map. No clue what that is, but that’s your marker on the map.
Tyler T
Jun 02, 2025
1997 Jeep TJ
Open
NormalSnow/Ice
We weren’t able to get past the deep snow shortly after the C spur.
bill steen
Aug 11, 2024
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Fun trail. Rocky with only a couple tougher spots.
Josh O
Jul 07, 2024
Open
NormalDusty
not to bad, spotted through a few spots. very rocky and technical in a few spots for our lightly modified trucks
Rho Green
Jul 04, 2024
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Only two sections that we spotted through. Rocky and dry.
Sean McKibben
Jun 10, 2023
2023 Rivian R1T
Open
Muddy/WetSnow/Ice

Rock Creek Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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