This Jefferson County Open Space Park is only about 10 miles from Idaho Springs.The remains of many ranches and homesteds are scatterd across this Open Space Park. When completed the main loop will be about 13 miles. The single track takes you high up on the ridges above Clear Creek and offers incredible views. This is a wonderful ride!! The singletrack is smooth, the switchbacks are rideable. The climbs are easy and not all at once.From the parking lot take Travois Trail 8.7 miles to the north parking lot . Follow doubletrack to the left back to your car.
Centennial Cone has an alternating schedule for weekend use: BIKES = EVEN days Hikers = Odd days There are no restrictions on weekdays.
From Idaho Springs take I-70 east to Hwy.6 exit #244.east on Hwy 6 to Hwy 119 turn left [north] drive 1/2 mile to Douglas Mountain Road turn right it's about a mile to Centennial Cone Park. You can also take Hwy 6 west of Golden 11 miles to Hwy 119
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