12.6 mi
Distance
2,867 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cascade Creek to Saxton Lookout OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail in Arapaho National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It is 13 miles long and gains 2,867 feet. The nearest town is Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Colorado, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,707 ft |
| High point | 5.4 mi | 3,404 ft |
| End | 12.6 mi | 2,707 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, CO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Cascade Creek OHV Route
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