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“Rowdy, rocky, and rooty. Tough climb, awesome descent. Connects to Staunton via the new North Elk Creek Trail #764. ”

Tom Robson
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4.0

Miles

6.4

KM
Singletrack

10,084' 3,074 m

High

8,385' 2,556 m

Low

1,709' 521 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Cub Creek is closed to bikes west of the North Elk Creek Trail #764 junction to protect wildlife and wilderness values.

ANNUAL CLOSURE of the North Elk Trail area occurs from March 1st thru June 15th for wildlife protection and to prevent damage during mud season.

Need to Know

Please note that E-bikes are not allowed on any non-motorized trails situated on National Forest System Lands. E-bikes are only allowed on motorized routes as displayed on the local motor vehicle use map; found here:
fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/ma…

Description

Cub Creek Trail starts from Beaver Brook road in the back of Evergreen. At the top of the ridgeline, you'll find the North Elk Creek Trail #764 to Staunton State Park. Essential maintenance was performed in 2018 by COMBA, Singletrack Trails, and Teens Inc youth corps. Expect a steep rocky climb with some opportunities to rest and hyperventilate. The descent is a rollicking good time.

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Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Tom Robson with improvements by Pete Thomas and 6 others
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  4.1 from 59 votes

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Maxwell Falls Trail
Sep 4, 2021 near Evergreen, CO
Full review of Cub Creek, near Evergreen.
Sep 3, 2019 near Evergreen, CO
Downhill Mountain Biking at Cub Creek (and Crash)
Oct 23, 2021 near Evergreen, CO
Scenic view near private land. Please stay on the trail here.
Oct 1, 2018 near Evergreen, CO
The moose is loose on Cub Creek Trail.
Sep 3, 2020 near Evergreen, CO
Nice fall colors at Cub Creek.
May 22, 2023 near Evergreen, CO

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Jul 3, 2022
Jordan Da’Motherfucker
Jun 19, 2021
Kent Blackburn
8mi — 1h 44m
Nov 19, 2020
EJ Trotter
Nov 7, 2020
Geraldine Link
Open or closed?
Oct 10, 2020
EJ Trotter
Sep 6, 2020
Bryant P
Aug 26, 2020
C MAC
Very challenging climb up Cub creek. Bucking Bronco decent! CC will connect to N. Elk which will drop you into back of Staunton State Park 15.6mi — 2h 30m
Aug 22, 2020
Jim Halvatzis
Combined this with 3 miles and 800' descent and ascent on north elk creek trail for big out and back. Hard climb up but awesome descent

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