The trail parallels I-70 the entire way up to Eisenhower Tunnel and is an old double-track road. It will cross Straight Creek a few times as you climb gradually up the valley through a lodge pole pine forest. Straight Creek runs down from the Continental Divide at the Eisenhower Tunnel along I-70 and into the Blue River in Silverthorne. It is the main water supply for the town of Dillon. * There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map,…
Straight Creek #48 is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
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