Trails

There are three major trail systems in and around the City:

Howelsen Hill

Emerald Mountain serves as the backdrop and the site on which the Howelsen Hill Trail System is located. The City of Steamboat Springs owns this land that offers over 10 miles of multi-use recreational trails. These trails have been built for the public to enjoy and they allow two-way traffic for pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians.

Spring Creek

The Spring Creek Trail is a 5.2 mile, multi use trail that is popular for hiking and biking with residents and visitors to Steamboat. Parking is located at the intersection of East Maple Street and Amethyst Street. The trail follows RCR #34 for approximately .5 miles to the Spring Creek Park and continues past the park, up the canyon for approximately another mile. The trail becomes a classic single track on City of Steamboat Springs property for the next 1.5 miles, climbing gently along the creek. The last 1.4 miles of the trail continue to climb in the Routt National Forest to the end of the trail at Dry Lake Campground, off of RCR # 38, Buffalo Pass Road.

Yampa River Core Trail

This seven mile, multi use trail follows the meandering Yampa River from Walton Creek Road and Highway 40 to the James Brown Bridge on Shield Drive. Groves of cottonwood trees, excellent fishing, scenic overlook benches and lovely picnic spots make this trail a great place for a leisurely stroll or a commuter route through town.

Dogs must be on a 6 foot handheld leash unless in an Off Leash Zone. Call 879-4300 for information on Off Leash Certification.