Captain Mountain Trail
1.8 mi
Distance
210 ft
Elev. Gain
42m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Captain Mountain Trail is a point-to-point trail in Arapaho National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 210 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Blue Valley, Colorado, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Blue Valley, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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3.6 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Idaho Springs, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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3.7 mi awayIdaho Springs, CO
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