I hiked the Ceran St. Vrain Trail up to Miller Rock (8,646 ft) whilst paying a visit to good friend and climbing partner Jim...

South St. Vrain Creek

Ceran St Vrain Trail, Jamestown, near Boulder Colorado

I hiked the Ceran St. Vrain Trail up to Miller Rock (8,646 ft) whilst paying a visit to good friend and climbing partner Jim Ruch at Bar-K-Ranch near Jamestown. The trail closely follows a two mile stretch of South St. Vrain Creek, whose origin lies with Isabelle Glacier atop the Continental Divide some 10+ miles away and 3,700' above. The trail is named for Ceran St. Vrain (1802 - 1870), a fur trader, politician and settler who established several trading posts and military forts along this creek and the South Platte River.  The trail begins over a long bridge with good up and down-stream views.  The trail is generally clear and well-padded from layers of fallen pine needles, but negotiates a few high, narrow ledges on the first half mile that are tricky when iced over. A good map will lead you up Road 801 to another series of dirt road connections and unmarked trail spurs, one of which scales the summit of Miller Rock (8,646'). Date photo taken: 10 November 2010.

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