Old Leg 1 Directions

Old Directions!

Leg 1 – “Battle of Helm’s Deep (extended director’s edition)”

Indian Creek Campground to the South Platte River

Difficulty: Black Diamond

Length: 12.2 miles

Elevation gain/loss: 2,000/3,300 vertical feet

Driving Directions to the start of Leg 1

The start of the race is about 20 minutes from Sedelia, CO. Sedelia is about 60 miles and 1.5 hours drive from Boulder.

To reach Sedelia from Boulder, drive south on US‑36 for 20 miles. Take the I-25 Exit and head south on I-25 for 9.4 miles. Take Exit 207B and merge onto US-85 South. Stay on US-85 South for about 20 miles until you reach Sedelia. Once in Sedelia, turn right on CO-67 and go 10.3 miles. Turn right at the sign for the Indian Creek campground and bear left, heading downhill. The Indian Creek Trail begins at the bottom of the hill.

Running Directions

0.0 – START! At the end of the campground road, bear right onto the Indian Creek Trail (Trail #800) singletrack.

0.8 – Cross bear creek (may be dry). There is a small sign facing the other direction.

2.2 – Tricky intersection #1! After climbing a steep hill, come to a three-way junction. Turn left, uphill on a trail signed “Indian Creek Trail #800”.

3.7 – Tricky intersection #2! After a steep downhill, come to a T-intersection. Turn left, following signs towards the Colorado Trail.

4.0 – Arrive at the Colorado Trail near a bench labeled “Lenny’s Rest”. Turn left. From now on the course follows the Colorado Trail (Trail #1776).

5.9 – Ascend “The Waterfall”, a 100’ section of rocky streambed that they call a trail.

6.2 – Come to a metal sign on the left that reads “Closed to Motor Vehicles”. Continue on the Colorado Trail.

6.8 – Pass two more metal signs the read “Closed to Motor Vehicles”.

9.7ish – Begin descending steep switchbacks.

12.0 – FINISH! Arrive at the end of Leg 1 at the South Platte River.