Hildebrand Ranch Park

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  1. CLOSED: The entirety of Black Bear Trail, which connects Deer Creek Canyon Park and Hildebrand Ranch Park, is closed from February 1 through July 31 to protect raptor nesting territory. Click this link for more information on seasonal wildlife closures.

Visitors enjoy diverse terrain at Hildebrand Ranch Park, whether they’re down on the plains or high on the hogback. A nearly five-mile loop includes a wide-open experience on the Two Brands Trail, with gentle grades in the shadow of the Dakota, Lyons and Niobrara hogbacks.

Black Bear Trail*

The Black Bear Trail is a difficult shared-use trail connecting Deer Creek Canyon Park and Hildebrand Ranch Park. Seasonal closure in effect February 1-July 31. View Black Bear Trail Map

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

Black Bear Trail Seasonal Closure Map
Black Bear Trail Fact Sheet and Map

RESOURCES

Park Regulations

Recreation & Activity Management Guide

Jeffco Non-emergency Number: 303.980.7300

Hildebrand Ranch Trailhead
9880 Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80127

Black Bear Trail temporary seasonal closure map
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