Hikers in Colorado have a wide choice of trails and hiking paths throughout the state. Colorado's stunning views and mountainous terrain entice trekkers to hike through Colorado's terrain as they enjoy the state's environment. Early settlers gave the name Rock Creek to several Colorado locations, each of which has its own hiking trails.
Rock Creek Open Space Trail of Lafayette
Hikers who want to walk on a well-maintained urban trail can access the City of Lafayette's Rock Creek Open Space Trail. The trail follows Rock Creek for almost 2 1/2 miles along the eastern side of Lafayette. Hikers can reach the trail from the "Open Space" sign at 120th Street in Lafayette. Wheelchair users can also navigate the trail with their wheelchair.
Arapaho National Forest's Rock Creek Trail
Arapaho National Forest's Rock Creek Trail near Silverthorne, Colorado offers hikers a 3 1/2-mile trail that starts in a bird-nesting area and ends in an abandoned mine surrounded by mountain vistas. The hike does not require excessive climbing, making this a trail that a family can hike together. The trail accesses Eagle's Nest Wilderness in Colorado's Gore Range.
Tepee Creek Trail of Rock Creek
The Tepee Creek Trail of Rock Creek's Park Range in Routt National Forest provides a lovely hiking trail near the whitewater rafting and kayaking of the Park Range. Hikers can access the Tepee Creek Trail from the trailhead near Lagunita Lake or from the other end, near Rock Creek. Hikers can set up camp in the Routt National Forest camping facilities when they visit the area to hike the Tepee Creek Trail. Hikers should check with the National Forest staff to ascertain weather conditions in the late fall, winter and spring to ensure that they can access the trail.
Allenspark's Rock Creek Trail
The Rock Creek Trail of Allenspark steep-slopes along Rock Creek as viewers look out towards the Wild Basin of Rocky Mountain National Park. The hike features many types of wildflowers. Winter hikers can snowshoe along the Ski Road. Beginner hikers can easily navigate the trail's lower section, but the upper section has many difficult passages and only expert hikers should attempt to hike the area near the intersection with the St. Vrain Mountain Trail.
White River National Forest
Hikers in the White River National Forest can trek the Gore Range Trail that traverses the Alfred Bailey Bird Nesting area. Hikers pass next to an old mine before reaching the trail's forks, which allow hikers to choose how to end their hike. The middle fork, the Rock Creek Trail, ends in Rock Creek.
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