Coal Creek Trail
Erie, Colorado
| Address: | ~1664 N Parkdale Cir, Erie, CO 80516, USA |
| GPS: |
40°1'11.6"N 105°2'36.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Easiest |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
The trail is a 10 foot wide graded path that runs along Coal Creek. The trail is lined by trees most of the way, goes by a golf course, and is rather serene. It's not technical in any way, but will give you a chance to work on your spinning. Good ride to take with the young kids. There are a few livestock gates to pass through, and you may see a small herd of horses that are not afraid of bikers. The trail passes under the major roads in the area. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Erie, Colorado
- Head west on Wells St toward Holbrook St (59 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Holbrook St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Balcolm St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto County Line Rd (1.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Vista Pkwy (0.7 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Eaton St (217 ft)
- Turn right onto N Parkdale Cir (0.1 mi)
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