This Gateway Segment – part of the Peaks to Plains Trail – honors the area’s mining history with materials and treatments like stained concrete and bridge railings that are designed to help the trail blend in with the canyon. Water access is also improved with rock staircases along the trail. To North End of Existing Trail: Take S 56th St Exit from I-5 in Tacoma. The flume was built in 1896 and remained for 100 years until they removed most of it. I found some photos and information from Mining Utah. The south end of the trail begins at S 72nd St and the trail extends north to S 60th St. The Granite Flume Trail follows the historic water flume path that Brough water from Stairs Gulch down to the Utah Power Plant at the base of the canyon. This pedestrian-only crossing of Clear Creek near Tunnel 1 connects hikers with the restored wooden flume of the Welch Ditch on the south side of the creek. Turn right onto S Cedar Street (unsignalized). This project also includes the first suspension bridge in Jefferson County. The parking area at the Gateway Segment of Clear Creek Canyon Park has the added features of a bike repair station, a bike rack with metal frame crafted from the parts of cars retrieved from the canyon during construction, and a drinking fountain that includes a ground-level fountain for four-legged hiking companions.
The two new trailheads – one at the entrance to the canyon and one near Tunnel 1 – feature more than 170 parking spaces, permanent restrooms, and shade structures. This 1.75-mile trail connects with downtown Golden along Clear Creek and continues west to Tunnel 1 along US 6. Jefferson County Open Space is happy to finally announce the completion and opening of the Gateway Segment to Clear Creek Canyon Park as of August 25, following a 4 P.M. Gateway Segment of Clear Creek Canyon Park Open
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