About this place

The Cheesman Canyon Trailhead is located along Jefferson County Route 126, approximately 22 miles from south of Pine Junction from US Highway 285.The five-mile Gill Trail #610 follows the South Platte River through Cheesman Canyon and ends at the upper Cheesman Reservoir trailhead. The trail is difficult and steep in many sections and there are no facilities in the canyon. Help protect the canyon by staying on designated trails.User Regulations:TrailheadNo fees; donations acceptedNo overnight useNo overnight parkingPark in designated spaces onlyCheesman CanyonFlies and lures onlyCatch and release onlyStay on designated trailsDogs must be leashed at all timesPack it in, Pack it outProtect these waters from Aquatic Nuisance Species.