Old Leg 2 Directions

Old Directions!

Leg 2 – “Top of the World”

South Platte River to Deckers Road

Difficulty: Black Diamond

Length: 9.7 miles

Elevation gain/loss: 2,600/1,200 vertical feet

Driving Directions to the start of Leg 2

10 miles, ~30 mins from the start of Leg 1.

From Indian Creek Campground, head back out to County-67 (0.2 miles). Turn right (west) on Country-67 and go 3.0 miles. Turn right on Pine Creek Road and travel 3.1 miles on a narrow dirt road. Try not to fall off the steep hill. Turn right on Platte River Road (County-97) and go 3.8 miles. Park in a large gravel pullout on the left. There is a large footbridge across the river here, as well as an outhouse.

Running Directions

0.0 – START! Cross the wide bridge. On the other side, turn right. Keep turning right and pass under the bridge. Go a few hundred feet and quickly come to a Y-junction. Turn right on the Colorado Trail.

4.6 – Pass two old wooden signs that mark the trail with arrows. “ß” then “à”.

5.8 – Cross a dirt road and continue on the Colorado Trail singletrack. A sign to the right informs you that you are crossing Raleigh Peak Rd near the intersection with Lion Creek Tr.

9.7 – FINISH! Arrive at the intersection of Deckers Road (County Road 126) and Spring Creek Trail. This is the end of Leg 2 and the start of Leg 3.