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Summary: This is a hike up a jeep road alongside a stream for the first mile. This road can be steep at times. As you reach the top, you arrive in a meadow surrounded by aspen with remains of a old mining town. When the road reaches the cabins and turns right, cut through the meadow on your left toward Blackhawk Peak. Stay low. If you continue up the slope toward the ridge, you will be going over and under fallen trees. Stay level and you will reach the saddle between Blackhawk Peak and the ridge. Continue up Blackhawk Peak. Return to the saddle and cut to the left. There is a trail that meanders behind the ridge and you can climb up to another unnamed summit. Once you reach the second summit, go down the slope and catch the same road down to the trailhead. Trailhead: From the stoplight at the intersection of CO-119 and CO-219 in Blackhawk, go north on CO-119 for approximately 3.5 miles. Turn left and go 0.8 miles and turn left again toward the Pickle Gulch Picnic area. After 0.25 miles, there is a small road that takes off on the right side and heads up the hill. Park hill and start walking up the hill. (Lat:39.8407 Lon:-105.54735) Trail Guides for Blackhawk Peak: Personal Hike Log by Keith Robinson () Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: U.S. Forest Service Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-3000 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Keith Robinson, who has posted 5 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Rich on 9/23/2007 This is a really nice hike. If you have a GPS with USGS integrated maps that show old mines, you can find a lot of cool ruins and abandoned mine sites (to be fair, you mostly find piles mine tailings. Some good opportunities for bushwacking. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Gilpin County Hiking, Gilpin County Trails, Gilpin County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
