Lair o' the Bear Park

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Lair o’ the Bear Trailhead
22550 State Highway 74
Idledale, CO 80453

Lair o’ the Bear Park is a favorite of Open Space visitors and families due to its abundance of picnic tables and proximity to Bear Creek for fishing. For a challenging experience, enjoy a 12.6-mile, round-trip journey on Bear Creek Trail passing through three adjoining Denver Mountain Parks to the west.

Bear Creek Trail*

The Bear Creek Trail is a natural surface trail within Lair o’ the Bear Park to Denver Mountain Park’s Pence Park. View Bear Creek Trail Map

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

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Current parking lot availability and averages by time of day - provided by Lot Spot

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  1. CLOSED: Grazing Elk Trail at South Valley Park will be closed on 8/11 for powerline pole replacement
  2. REOPEN: Flying J Ranch Park now reopen
  3. REMINDER: Some JCOS Parks have designated-use trails or alternating use days
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