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Peak to Plains Trail

The Peaks to Plains Trail is a 65-mile corridor that will eventually connect the South Platte Trail in Denver through Golden to the headwaters of Clear Creek at Loveland Pass. It is being built as a multi use trail. Some segments are already complete, some are under construction and some are being planned. This Route/place can be used for a variety of trips along the parts of the trail that are complete.

Important Jeffco Park Use Updates Jan-Dec 2025:
  • All users of Jeffco parks (both free trips and paid for courses) must carry with them a copy of the CMC-Jeffco Permit or a yellow permit tag 
  • The permit can be found at this link
  • Permit tags can be picked up at the CMC Basecamp office (T-Th 10am-6pm) 
  • ONLY ONE GROUP may use a trail system at a time. Group size is limited to 14 participants, including guides/instructors. 
  • A trail system includes that entire area of that park - ie, if a group begins a hike on the east side of North Table, another group may not hold another hike on the west side of North Table.
  • Blackout dates - No CMC trips may take place on the following dates: 
    • Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26; Father’s Day – June 15;  Juneteenth – June 19; Independence Day Weekend – July 4-6; Labor Day Weekend – Aug 30-Sept 1 

The Peaks to Plains Trail is a 65-mile corridor that will eventually connect the South Platte Trail in Denver, through Golden to the headwaters of Clear Creek at Loveland Pass. It is being built as a multi use trail. Some segments are already complete, some are under construction and some are being planned. This Route/place can be used for a variety of trips along the parts of the trail that are complete.

  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
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  • Downtown Golden to Tunnel 1
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