James Peak South Trail
1.9 mi
Distance
1,594 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 26m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
James Peak South 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 1.9 miles long and gains 1,594 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is St. Mary's, Colorado, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
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:
- St. Mary's, CO · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
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