Trip
Hiking – Acorn Creek TH - Acorn Creek Loop
One of a series of easy - moderate hikes on Saturday. This is an easy flower hike near Silverthorne. This area is known for fields of Mule's Ears, Phlox and other flowers typical of dry meadows.
Contacts
- Sat, May 30, 2026
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.7 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,500 ft
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 2 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will be hiking a slow pace so that folks can view the flowers. We will hike the loop in a clockwise direction. This is not a destination hike, and you need to stay with the group.
I will send out an email with additional information a few days before the hike.
Meet at Wooly Mammoth Park N Ride section BB at 6:30 am for a prompt departure at 6:40 am. Wooly Mammoth is located at 18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401.
From the Wooly Mammoth, we will take I-70 to the Silverthorn exit. At the exit we will take a right, and go to the 7-11 on the right for a rest stop.
After the rest stop, we'll head to up CO 9 north for 10 miles to Ute Park Rd. Go 1 mile up this road to the trailhead.
Required Equipment
10 essentials. Most years, there is a creek crossing that can be muddy, so bring hiking boots and poles if you use them.