In 2021 a new 2 mile section was added to the beautiful pathway along the Clear Creek near Goldon. This section takes the path from downtown Golden to the 2nd tunnel along Highway 6.
A map of the trail.
From the east parking lot you first cross the creek.
View up river from the bridge.
The trail at first follows on the south side of the creek.
The mountain tops along the pathway are 500' cliffs.
There are huge boulders that have fallen from the cliffs.
The pathway is landscaped with large boulders.
On the left is the chute which was used to bring water to Golden.
At 2 miles we come to a bridge.
Looking east, downriver, notice the water chute on the right.
Crossing the bridge,
Looking west, upriver, to the end of the pathway on the right.
An explanation of the water flume converted into a trail.
The Welch Ditch Trail uses the former flume used for water.
The remains of a car was along the flume.
We look down at the trail and creek.
A gate on the flume.
The flume is hung to the cliffs.
We go back to the paved trail.
The boulders have a copper hue.
Joanne holding up the monstrous wall of boulders.
We cross the creek back to the parking lot.
Back to the parking lot from the paved trail.
The parking lot included a heated restroom with running water.
