About South Chicago Creek Trailhead
The South Chicago Creek Trailhead is located south of Idaho Springs and provides access to the South Chicago Creek Trail (#90). View a COTREX map here.
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South Chicago Creek Trailhead
Georgetown, Colorado · Clear Creek County · Facility
The South Chicago Creek Trailhead is located south of Idaho Springs and provides access to the South Chicago Creek Trail (#90). View a COTREX map here.
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39.66510, -105.63300
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Weather at South Chicago Creek Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Heavy Drizzle
68°/50°
💧 11%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Fri
Heavy Drizzle
77°/54°
💧 4%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
Sat
Rain Showers
78°/53°
💧 22%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Sun
Drizzle
78°/53°
💧 23%🌬 11mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Mon
Rain
77°/53°
💧 49%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Go south to Heffernan Gulch road, turn right on dirt road, go approx. 1.5 miles to left fork parking area.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to South Chicago Creek Trailhead
Heading to South Chicago Creek Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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