Elk Meadow Park

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  1. SAFER-AT-HOME

    • DO NOT visit parks and public areas if sick; stay home, seek medical care
    • Practice social distancing of at least 6’ in parks, trailheads, trails, and climbing crags
    • DO NOT gather in groups larger than 10
    • Keep dogs on leash at ALL times
    • Bring your own hand sanitizer and/or hand washing supplies; many of our parks and restrooms lack running water. Sanitize/wash hands after touching public surfaces such as railings, benches, and handles.
    • High-risk visitors, use discretion for park visits and public restroom use
    Colorado Safer-at-Home Order

Check out the recent Visitor Survey Results for Elk Meadow Park!

True to its name, Elk Meadow Park is the most likely place in the Open Space system to view herds of elk. Trail experiences are diverse including the option for the 4.7-mile difficult hike with a 2,100-foot elevation gain from the Stagecoach Boulevard trailhead to 9,708-foot Bergen Peak.  

Pioneer Trail*

The Pioneer Trail connects Bergen Park to Evergreen Lake through Elk Meadow Park. View Pioneer Trail Map

*Notice: This trail crosses multiple jurisdictions beyond land owned/managed by Jeffco Open Space and may fall under different regulations.

Elk Meadow Park interactive map

Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead 
32281 Stagecoach Boulevard
Evergreen, CO 80439

Elk Meadow Lewis Ridge Trailhead
2855 Bergen Peak Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439


Elk Meadow Park Map
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  1. CLOSED: Seasonal Wildlife Closures at multiple parks Feb 1- July 31
  2. CLOSED: Due to COVID-19 health concerns, Lookout Mtn Nature Center and Hiwan Museum closed
  3. CLOSED: Parking lots at the mouth of Clear Creek Canyon Park and Tunnel 1 closed for construction
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