Three Mile Creek

The Three Mile Creek Trailhead starts at an elevation of 8,725' and climbs steadily up Three Mile Creek to an elevation of 11,625'. Cross the creek more than a dozen times and travel through aspen groves along with conifer forest. This is a beautiful serene fall hike. The trail eventually provides access to the entire Blue Sky Wilderness, Mt Bierstadt, Rosalie, and the Bailey trailheads.

Parking and access are shared with the Whiteside Picnic Area and Campground, the first parking area on Geneva Pass Rd out of Grant on your left. It is 2.4 miles from US-285.  Follow the trail north until you cross Geneva Pass Rd. to enter Three Mile Creek Trail proper (#635). 

Whiteside Campground has 5 campsites for tent camping only. It is located at 8,900 feet and is open year round on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no water available at this site, but they offer vault toilets and picnic tables. 

Alternate title:  Spearhead Peak - 7.4 miles, 2400' gain

• Suitable Activities: Hiking, Snowshoeing, Backpacking, Camping
• Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
• Seasons: Year-round
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• Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Moderate
• Length: 7.2 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft
• High Point: 11,650 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Area (formerly Mount Evans), South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15