Captain Mountain Trail
8.8 mi
Distance
2,700 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 17m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Captain Mountain Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,773 ft |
| End | 8.8 mi | 3,238 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Upper Bear Creek, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Mestaa’ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout
4.2 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Idaho Springs, CO
Check official pricing1 sitesNational Forest Reservable Tent Well reviewed Some Coverage
Captain Mountain Trailhead
5.1 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Idaho Springs, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Arapaho National Forest Echo Lake Campground
5.2 mi awayIdaho Springs, CO
Check official pricing18 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Cub Creek Campground
7.6 mi awayArapaho National Forest
Conifer, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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