About this place

The Lower Cherry Creek Trailhead provides access to the southern end of Cherry Creek Trail #2256. Cherry Creek Trail is 3.9 miles long and connects Forest Road 245 to Forest Road 819. From the lower trailhead, users can follow the Cherry Creek Trail for 0.45 miles to an intersection with the West Elk Stock Driveway #2152. Both trails are open to horse, foot, and bicycle use. This is a popular area for mountain biking.The trailhead is located approximately 1 mile north of the Forest Boundary on the Buford-New Castle Road (Forest Road 245). The trailhead will be on the right side of the road when approaching from the south; look for a narrow dirt path and a small brown trail sign a few feet uphill from the road. These features are difficult to see when approaching from the north. There is a small pullout on the side of the road opposite the trailhead; this pullout has room for two passenger vehicles or one truck and trailer. Additional parking is available 1 mile south of the trailhead, in a small parking area just inside the Forest boundary.