Middle St Vrain Creek
Description:
Middle
St Vrain Creek begins in the Indian Peaks Wilderness near St Vrain Glaciers
and flows southeast and east where it joins St Vrain Creek. This stream contains
rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout. Access is provided by the Buchanan Pass
and St Vrain Glacier trails and the Middle St Vrain 4WD Road.
Features:
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Length: St Vrain Glaciers to Peaceful Valley |
9.4 miles |
| Elevation: |
8,463' - 11,192' |
| Fish species: |
Brook trout |
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Cutthroat trout |
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Rainbow trout |
| Fish species stocked: |
Cutthroat trout |
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Rainbow trout |
| Fishing period: |
May - November |
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Directions:
Middle
St Vrain Creek can be best accessed from the Middle St Vrain Trailhead. To reach
the Middle St Vrain Trailhead take Highway 7 west from Lyons approximately 12
miles or Highway 7 south from Estes Park about 18 miles to Highway 72. Turn
south on 72 and travel approximately five miles to the Peaceful Valley Campground.
Turn west through the campground and on to Camp Dick Campground (about a mile).
The trailhead is located at the west end of the Camp Dick Campground. From the
trailhead, hike the Buchanan Pass and St Vrain Glacier trails (these trails
parallel the creek) or drive the Middle St Vrain 4WD Road.
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