Name: Cub Creek Trail #40
Rating: 4.1

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Cub Creek is closed to bikes west of the North Elk Creek Trail #764 junction to protect wildlife and wilderness values.

ANNUAL CLOSURE of the North Elk Trail area occurs from March 1st thru June 15th for wildlife protection and to prevent damage during mud season.

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Please note that E-bikes are not allowed on any non-motorized trails situated on National Forest System Lands. E-bikes are only allowed on motorized routes as displayed on the local motor vehicle use map; found here:
fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/ma…

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Cub Creek Trail starts from Beaver Brook road in the back of Evergreen. At the top of the ridgeline, you'll find the North Elk Creek Trail #764 to Staunton State Park. Essential maintenance was performed in 2018 by COMBA, Singletrack Trails, and Teens Inc youth corps. Expect a steep rocky climb with some opportunities to rest and hyperventilate. The descent is a rollicking good time.

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Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Tom Robson with improvements by Pete Thomas and 6 others

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4.1 from 63 votes

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#139

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4.1 from 63 votes

5 Star		44%
4 Star		37%
3 Star		10%
2 Star		8%
1 Star		2%

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#1

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#60

in Colorado

#139

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Sep 4, 2021 near Evergreen, CO

Full review of Cub Creek, near Evergreen.

Sep 3, 2019 near Evergreen, CO

Downhill Mountain Biking at Cub Creek (and Crash)

Oct 23, 2021 near Evergreen, CO

Scenic view near private land. Please stay on the trail here.

Oct 1, 2018 near Evergreen, CO

Sep 3, 2020 near Evergreen, CO

Cub Creek - fantastic deep woods tech descent - Maxwell Falls - Evergreen - Colorado

May 20, 2024 near Evergreen, CO

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Nov 2, 2025

Anonymous

Oct 27, 2024

Tim Tonk

Jun 16, 2024

Tim Tonk

Jul 3, 2022

Jordan Da’Motherfucker

Jun 19, 2021

Kent Blackburn

8mi — 1h 44m

Nov 19, 2020

EJ Trotter

Nov 7, 2020

Geraldine Link

Open or closed?

Oct 10, 2020

EJ Trotter

Sep 6, 2020

Bryant P

Aug 26, 2020

C MAC

Very challenging climb up Cub creek. Bucking Bronco decent! CC will connect to N. Elk which will drop you into back of Staunton State Park 15.6mi — 2h 30m

Aug 22, 2020

Jim Halvatzis

Combined this with 3 miles and 800' descent and ascent on north elk creek trail for big out and back. Hard climb up but awesome descent

Aug 16, 2020

Jamey Mossengren

Aug 10, 2020

Carson Monroe

7.7mi — 1h 45m

Aug 9, 2020

Sue U

up to top and then rest of new cub creek trail.

Aug 4, 2020

Chris Frazier

All clear- first time on this awesome trail. Rowdy enough to get your attention. Faster the better. Hope they don't change it or modify it.

Aug 2, 2020

Dylan Pradas

Cub Creek and North Elk Punchy and long uphill but rewarded with fast fast rocky downhill. 6mi

Jul 17, 2020

Brandon Beasley

Jul 17, 2020

Nick Kronick

Fun and rowdy!

Jul 4, 2020

John Nelson

Jun 21, 2020

John Nelson

Aug 3, 2019

Henning Schymik

8mi — 2h 00m

Jul 19, 2019

Patrick Burns

BURLY ass climb, to lots of ROWDY straight line decending. Needs more open corners, but good fun with an amazing section of beautiful fotest

Jun 30, 2019

Michael Thomas

rocky, steep climb. super fun coming back down. lots of line choices and lots of speed.nothing terribly technical but will keep you on your toes 13mi

Jun 25, 2019

Kris Kilton

4 miles each way. Tiny bit of a stream at one point but otherwise clear and FUN! 8mi — 2h 00m

Oct 13, 2018

Kristi Tarantola Krembs

Sep 30, 2018

Gerrit Padgham

Great Trail! Climbs are worth it. 9.8mi — 1h 55m

Sep 28, 2018

Chase C

Sep 14, 2018

Travis Leonard

Rode up to the new cut off into Staunton State Park. From there, 4 miles to bugling elk trail. Excellent ride. 16mi

Aug 19, 2018

Chris Douillard

9.4mi — 1h 49m

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Cub Creek Trail #40

“Rowdy, rocky, and rooty. Tough climb, awesome descent. Connects to Staunton via the new North Elk Creek Trail #764. ”

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