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Upper Bear Creek, CO
Colorado · Jefferson County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial Metro
Upper Bear Creek is a small town in Colorado with a population of 980. Residents earn $185,574 per year, which is 147% above the national average.
Data updated April 2026
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
980
Population
259/sq mi density
$185,574
Median Income
$121,178 per capita
$1,026,900
Home Value
$878,292 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,312
Violent Crime/100K
3,995 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$185,574 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$1,026,900 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,312 violent crimes/100K (245% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$185,574
147% higher than US avg
Home Value
$1,026,900
264% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
1,312/100K
245% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
63.6%
89% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
21.3%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Upper Bear Creek Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population980
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+Median Income$185,574
Per Capita$121,178
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Commute22 min
Housing
B+Home Value$1,026,900
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$878,292
Housing Units495
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
FViolent1,312/100K
Property3,995/100K
Health
Obesity21.3%
Uninsured5.6%
Smoking7.0%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation7,700 ft (2,347 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+63.6%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score6.63
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
EV Stations4
Libraries12
Is Upper Bear Creek a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Upper Bear Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Upper Bear Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Upper Bear Creek is $185,574, which is significantly higher than the national average / 147% above $75,149. This places Upper Bear Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Upper Bear Creek is $1,026,900, making it a premium housing market at 264% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
With 1,312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,995 per 100,000, 104% above the national average.
Education
Upper Bear Creek is a highly educated community / 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Upper Bear Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches, including 80.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Upper Bear Creek has a population of 980 with a density of 259 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age is 60.3 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 45% female and 55% male. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.7% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 2.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 96.6% have health insurance coverage.
Population
980
Total Population
259
People / sq mi
60.3yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Upper Bear Creek vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Upper Bear Creek vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Upper Bear Creek is $185,574, which is 147% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $121,178 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,512. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 28.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Upper Bear Creek vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $185,574 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $121,178 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,512 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,402 |
| Gini Index | 0.427 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,019 |
| County GDP | $46,223M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,324 |
| Healthcare | 1,980 |
| Retail | 1,801 |
| Manufacturing | 459 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 103.10 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.48% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |
Walkability
The median home value in Upper Bear Creek is $1,026,900, 264% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $878,292, lower than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $1,161 for a one-bedroom to $1,429 for a two-bedroom apartment. 87.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 495 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1987. The average annual property tax is $4,881 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $1,026,900 |
| 264% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $878,292 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 87.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.2% |
| Housing Units | 495 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.48% |
In Upper Bear Creek, 21.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.9% of residents, below the national average. 22.2% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.9% report binge drinking. 10.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 22.4% report depression. 14.1% experience frequent mental distress. 5.6% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,132. The dentist ratio is 1:963. 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.
Health Metrics: Upper Bear Creek vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 21.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 7.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 10.9% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Short Sleep | 26.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Uninsured | 5.6% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,132 |
| Dentists | 1:963 |
| Mental Health | 1:201 |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Dental Visits | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,799/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,980 |
Upper Bear Creek has a violent crime rate of 1,312 per 100,000 residents, 245% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,995 per 100,000, 104% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Upper Bear Creek receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Upper Bear Creek vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 1,311.9/100K |
| 245% above US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,995.2/100K |
| 104% above US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Upper Bear Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 7,700 feet, a high-altitude location.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,700 ft (2,347 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6269°N, 105.4097°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.2 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Upper Bear Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.8").
Upper Bear Creek is located in Jefferson County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 89% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 27.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 58.3% of the vote, a 19.5-point margin. 92.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 12 public libraries serving the community. 1,980 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
F
Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 63.6% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 27.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.63 |
A+
Education Grade (5.0/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro / 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| County | Jefferson County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| Avg Download Speed | 155.6 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 41.0 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 987 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,980 |
| Restaurants | 1,324 |
| Retail Stores | 1,801 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 62.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |
Average costs for common services in Upper Bear Creek. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $258 ($155–$412) |
| Specialist Visit | $361 ($206–$567) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $206 ($103–$361) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,268 ($825–$5,155) |
| Dental Cleaning | $134 ($77–$206) |
| Dental Filling | $258 ($155–$412) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $46 ($26–$77) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $77 ($52–$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $309 ($155–$516) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21–$77) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $619 ($412–$1,031) |
| Battery Replacement | $206 ($103–$361) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $103 ($62–$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52–$144) |
| HVAC Repair | $412 ($155–$825) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,217 ($4,124–$12,372) |
| Roof Repair | $1,031 ($412–$2,062) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,279 ($5,671–$15,465) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,547 ($516–$3,609) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,465 ($5,155–$30,930) |
| DUI Defense | $5,155 ($2,062–$10,310) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,547 ($825–$3,093) |
| Will Preparation | $516 ($206–$1,031) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,578 ($1,031–$5,155) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($15–$46) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31–$103) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($77–$258) |
| Manicure | $26 ($15–$46) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26–$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $82 ($52–$134) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.23 ($3.09–$5.67) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.61 ($2.58–$5.16) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.92 ($2.58–$5.67) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.64 ($3.09–$6.70) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.67 ($4.12–$7.73) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.03 ($0.62–$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $144 ($82–$258) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $72 ($31–$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $72 ($41–$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $72 ($41–$103) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31–$103) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52–$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $206 ($77–$516) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,062 ($1,237–$3,609) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $72 ($31–$134) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($8.25–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $103 ($31–$258) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($15–$77) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,237 ($619–$2,578) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,031 ($516–$2,062) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $412 ($206–$722) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26–$103) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,031 ($412–$2,578) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,888 ($5,155–$30,930) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31–$103) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $103 ($52–$206) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31–$103) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21–$77) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $309 ($155–$516) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $206 ($103–$412) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,798 |
| Toddler | $1,550 |
| Preschool | $1,418 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,173 |
| Toddler | $1,118 |
| Preschool | $1,118 |
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)
Top Industries in Jefferson County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 31,935 | 2,353 | $70,298 | 0.90 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 29,617 | 6,442 | $121,280 | 1.72 |
| Retail Trade | 28,419 | 1,750 | $44,262 | 1.15 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 24,742 | 1,316 | $31,700 | 1.10 |
| Manufacturing | 19,785 | 517 | $118,800 | 0.97 |
| Construction | 17,891 | 2,170 | $84,091 | 1.37 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 13,263 | 1,404 | $60,765 | 0.91 |
| Other Services | 8,511 | 1,956 | $55,317 | 1.14 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7,864 | 1,694 | $138,975 | 0.80 |
| Finance & Insurance | 6,478 | 1,478 | $110,925 | 0.64 |
| Information & Technology | 4,267 | 599 | $109,010 | 0.92 |
| Real Estate | 4,110 | 1,327 | $72,654 | 1.07 |
| Educational Services | 3,941 | 502 | $51,578 | 0.77 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3,613 | 382 | $32,386 | 0.87 |
| Management of Companies | 3,046 | 434 | $137,179 | 0.73 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2,898 | 272 | $86,413 | 0.28 |
| Utilities | 827 | 37 | $156,852 | 0.88 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 456 | 44 | $47,499 | 0.23 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 362 | 74 | $162,183 | 0.39 |
| Unclassified | 46 | 84 | $78,274 | 0.13 |
Radio Stations near Upper Bear Creek
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Public Radio News | news, npr | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Shadow Deep Tracks | classic rock, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 107.9 KBPI | rock | AAC | |
| Colorado Public Radio - Classical | classical | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Altitude Sports 950 AM | 950 am, am | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| KGNU | community radio, music | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Rethink Radio | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Todays Hit Radio | high energy, shawn mendes | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Tricolor 94.7 | regional mexican | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Twisted Grape Radio | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mix 100 | adult contemporary | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Channel 93.3 Colorado's Alternative | alternative rock, rock | AAC | |
| GRACE Fm | christian contemporary | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CPR Classical | classical, public radio | MP3 64 kbps | |
| KVCU Radio 1190 | — | AAC 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Upper Bear Creek
46 campgrounds found near Upper Bear Creek.
National Parks Near Upper Bear Creek
27 national parks and monuments found near Upper Bear Creek.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Headwaters | State Park | Free |
| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Arkansas River Ranch | State Park | Free |
| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - BLM Site | State Park | Free |
| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Browns Canyon | State Park | Free |
| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Crystal Lakes | State Park | Free |
| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Numbers | State Park | Free |
| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area - Town of Buena | State Park | Free |
| Barr Lake | State Park | Free |
| Barr Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Boyd Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Castlewood Canyon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chatfield State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cherry Creek Reservior / State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cherry Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cheyenne Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Eldorado Canyon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Eleven Mile State Park | State Park | Free |
| Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument | National Monument | $10 |
| Golden Gate Canyon | State Park | Free |
| Golden Gate Canyon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lory State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mueller State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | National Park | $30 |
| Roxborough State Park | State Park | Free |
| Spinney Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| St. Vrain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Staunton State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Upper Bear Creek
500+ trails found near Upper Bear Creek.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 15.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 15.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEVILS REVENGE | 9.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BARD CREEK | 9.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 9.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ARAPAHO PASS | 9.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEGINNER | 7.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ARAPAHO GLACIER | 7.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NODDLE | 7.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 7.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SKELETON | 7.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| 787 | 7.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LOG JUMPER | 7.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY CREEK | 7.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| POWERLINE | 7.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 6.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BERGEN ROCK | 6.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T. | 6.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TUNNEL | 6.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ST. LOUIS LOOP | 6.3 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| SOURDOUGH | 6.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| WATSON PARK | 6.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PAYNE CREEK | 5.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CAPTAIN MOUNTAIN | 5.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH SAINT VRAIN | 5.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BURNING BEAR | 5.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CRAIG PARK | 5.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T. | 5.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGH LONESOME | 5.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 5.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ROLLINS PASS | 5.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LITTLE SCRAGGY | 5.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| MICHIGAN CR SNOWMOBILE | 5.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TIPPERARY LOOP SNOW | 5.0 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| DEAD HORSE LOOP | 4.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CABIN RIDGE | 4.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| INDIAN CREEK | 4.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GASHOUSE GULCH | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BEAVER CREEK | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JONES PASS | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DUTCH FRED | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T. | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RESTHOUSE MEADOWS | 4.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| KING LAKE | 4.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SCOTTYS | 4.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CUB CREEK | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LITTLE SCRAGGY | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BEARTRACK LAKES | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MCCURDY PARK | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ELK CREEK LOOP | 4.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NORTH ELK CREEK | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| NICE KITTY | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| WEST JEFFERSON | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SUMMIT FLATS | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DIAMOND LAKE | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DIAMOND LAKE | 3.8 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| ABYSS LAKE | 3.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| THREEMILE | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| VASQUEZ PASS | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GRAYS PEAK | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LONG HOLLOW BYPASS | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CUB CREEK | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TORNADO ALLEY | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FLATROCK | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CUB CREEK | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WARREN GULCH | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUCHANAN PASS | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GOOSE CREEK | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HANKHOS | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| 788 | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BARR | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SOUTH PARK | 3.2 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| BALDY | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ROLLING CREEK | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TOMAHAWK | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MERIDIAN | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEN TYLER | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGH LONESOME | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROSALIE | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LENAWEE | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BEN TYLER | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PAWNEE PASS | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HELLS HOLE | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BAKERVILLE-LOVELAND | 3.0 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| CARIBOU | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| INDIAN CREEK | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PINBALL RIDGE | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 3.0 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OVERLOOK | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LITTLE MOAB | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PAWNEE PASS | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| UTE CREEK | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MOUNT THORODIN | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CASCADE CREEK | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LOST CREEK | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MOUNT FLORA | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY BENCH | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CARIBOU PASS | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JAMES PEAK SOUTH | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HOMESTEAD | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| CREEKSIDE | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| CREEKSIDE | 2.8 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| ROSALIE | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HOBBIT | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SANDY WASH | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SOUTH FORK LOOP | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SOUTH PARK | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TANGLEWOOD | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| GRAMPS | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GARBER | 2.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CASCADE CREEK | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| THREEMILE | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE AG | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEVILS THUMB | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHAINSAW | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| HIGH LONESOME | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| 662 | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LITTLE RAVEN | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIGH LONESOME | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| UTE | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WIGWAM | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROSALIE | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WTB | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 2.6 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MT. BIERSTADT | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH BOULDER CREEK | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T. | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEAR MOUNTAIN | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| NATE STULTZ | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| UPPER ELK CREEK | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SOURDOUGH | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| STRAWBERRY WEST | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CHICAGO LAKES | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WOODLAND LAKE | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LONG HOLLOW | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HIGH LONESOME | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RINGTAIL | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| HANKINS PASS | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SHELF LAKE | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MITCHELL LAKE | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FOREST LAKES | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| AQUEDUCT | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DEVILS THUMB | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH PARK | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MAXWELL FALLS | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BOILING GULCH | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CMC (SOUTH) | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHITTENDEN MTN | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| STRAWBERRY JACK | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IKO | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ARGENTINE PASS TRAIL | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MICHIGAN CREEK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SOURDOUGH | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| GOOSE CREEK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T. | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JENNY CREEK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MILL CREEK RIDGE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ABYSS LAKE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CONEY LAKE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOFFAT | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MCCURDY PARK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WYEGYE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ISABELL GLACIER | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WALDROP (NORTH) | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FLUME | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| EYE TO EYE | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MOUNT AUDUBON | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HERMAN GULCH | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WIGWAM | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BARBOUR FORK | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GUINN MOUNTAIN | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LONG HOLLOW | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WHITESIDE | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ARAPAHO PASS | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JIM CREEK | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUCK GULCH | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| JEFFERSON LAKE LOOP | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROKEN THUMB | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PLATTE VIEW | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LONG HOLLOW | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEVILS ADVOCATE | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TROUT CREEK | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SOUTH BOULDER CREEK | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TROUT CREEK CONNECTION | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LONG HOLLOW | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ROGERS PASS | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BERTHOUD PASS WEST | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JAMES PEAK SOUTH | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CAPTAIN MOUNTAIN | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BEAVER MEADOWS | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| RIFLESIGHT | 1.8 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DOE CREEK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUFFALO BURN | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TIPPERARY CREEK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MILLER GULCH | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ABYSS LAKE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HIGH LONESOME | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| RUSTY BUCKLE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| NIWOT RIDGE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HANKINS PASS | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEVILS CANYON | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GILL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SILVER DOLLAR LAKE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SHINGLEMILL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GILL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LONG HOLLOW | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| D-2 | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BURNOUT LOOP | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LIZARD ROCK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SOHNDEE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.6 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BLUE SKY | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LEAP FROG (SNOW) | 1.6 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| LEAP FROG | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ROSALIE | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CUB CREEK | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE N.S.T. | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HORSESHOE BASIN | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLUMBINE LAKE | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DITCH | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ILLINOIS GULCH TRAIL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY LAKE | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MILLER GULCH | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DOE CREEK WEST | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| INDIAN CREEK | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SERENITY | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RESTHOUSE MEADOWS | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| KIRBY GULCH | 1.4 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| DEVILS HEAD | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JEAN LUNING | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DRURY TRAIL | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CUB CREEK | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HANKINS PASS | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LONG HOLLOW | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACKJACK | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| PERU CREEK HIGH | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| SKIPPER | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WAPITI | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CHARLIE'S CUTOFF | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| WATROUS GULCH | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GIBSON LAKE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| REROOT | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GOOSE CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BEAR MOUNTAIN | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ARAPAHO PASS | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BUNO GULCH | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROKEN THUMB | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WIGWAM | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MORRISON CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| INDIAN CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SCHOOL BUS | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CORONA LAKE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| WIGWAM | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.3 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAXWELL FALLS LOOP | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ROSALIE | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEN TYLER | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROOSEVELT LAKES | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHIHUAHUA LAKE TRAIL | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH CHICAGO CREEK | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CHIEF MOUNTAIN | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FERN SOUTH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TRAMWAY | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| KEARNEY GULCH | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHINGLEMILL | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MOUACHE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| INDIAN CAVE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CARIBOU PASS | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JONES PASS | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SOUTH PARK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TROUT CREEK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SOUTH PARK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PAWNEE PASS | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH PARK | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| TANGLEWOOD | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROSALIE | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HUNKIDORI MINE ROAD | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| INDIAN CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JENNY CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| UTE CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| PAYNE CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GOOSE CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HAWKINS SURGUINE SPUR | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAKE PARK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROLLING CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JAMES PEAK LAKE | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| D-4 | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LAKE PARK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| STANLEY CDT SPUR | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MCCURDY PARK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HUNKIDORI MINE ROAD | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| CREEKSIDE LOOP | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SOURDOUGH | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| QUARRY TRAIL | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEVILS HEAD SPUR | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SECOND CREEK | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEGINNER | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TWISTED ANKLE | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MARK TRAIL | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SOURDOUGH | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| HAWKINS SURGUINE SPUR | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| JIM CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| MORGAN GULCH | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| JONES PASS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOUTH PARK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ZOOM | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| ROI TAN | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SOUTH PARK | 1.0 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| DOE CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NATE STULTZ | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| UPPER IKO | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| TUNGSTEN SPUR | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UTE | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| RASPBERRY RIDGE | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| ELK MEADOW | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEAVER MEADOWS | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE AG | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| CUB CREEK | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MOUNT BLUE SKY RIDGE | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COLORADO | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| D-3 | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BEAVER | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GASHOUSE GULCH | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| WIGWAM | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| LAKE PARK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ARROW | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| WTB | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FERN | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| DEVILS CANYON SPUR | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MOUNT FLORA | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FORSYTHE CANYON | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BUNO CONNECTOR | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BUNO/KIRBY CONNECTOR | 0.9 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| ARAPAHO LAKES | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MOUNT FLORA | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SECOND CREEK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NE HAUL ROAD TRAILS | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAINBOW LAKES | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| FRASER RIVER | 0.9 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| ICE HILL | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| 787 | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MOUNT FLORA | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JENNY CREEK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BOB AND BETTY | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHICAGO LAKES | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LOVELAND PASS | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LOWER CHEROKEE | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| SPRUCE GULCH SINGLE TRACK | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TUNGSTEN SPUR | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TORREYS SUMMIT | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SOURDOUGH | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BUTLER GULCH | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BALDY | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| LOST CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| UPPER PERU CREEK ROAD | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BAKERVILLE-LOVELAND | 0.8 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| BOY SCOUT SPUR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| SHINGLEMILL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| CASCADE CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| REYNOLDS RANCH | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COLORADO | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OVERLOOK TRAIL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SOURDOUGH | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BAKERVILLE-LOVELAND | 0.8 | ASPHALT | Yes | Yes | — |
| COLORADO | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BOY SCOUT SPUR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WINTERWOODS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| UTE | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WATROUS GULCH | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ARAPAHO PASS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CRATER LAKES | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| STRAWBERRY CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CUB CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| DEVILS THUMB BYPASS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| NATE STULTZ | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| EAST ELK CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| NW HAUL ROAD TRAILS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ARROWHEAD | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GOOSE CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| WARREN GULCH | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| DOUBLE BIT | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HASSELL LAKE | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LIZARD ROCK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROOSEVELT LAKES | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MORRISON CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BAPTISTE | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HANKINS PASS | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| FOURMILE CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| ARAPAHO PASS SPUR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| KIRBY GULCH | 0.8 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.7 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MOUNT NYSTROM | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| SPUR B | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEAVER RESERVOIR CUTOFF | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE-MCCURDY | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| DEVIL'S THUMB PARK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| HAWKINS SURGUINE SPUR | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NATE STULTZ | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MICHIGAN CR SNOWMOBILE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BEN TYLER | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| BEARTRACK LAKES | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TRAMWAY | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| GENEVA CREEK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| MILL CREEK RIDGE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HERMAN GULCH | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CUB CREEK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| HELLS HOLE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CHICAGO LAKES | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| TURTLE MOUNTAIN | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TIPPERARY LOOP SNOW | 0.7 | SNOW | — | — | — |
| CROSSTRAILS | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| MOUNT BLUE SKY RIDGE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| JAMES PEAK NORTH | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| BEN TYLER | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| ROGERS PASS | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| PERUVIAN MINE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| UPPER CHEROKEE | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| WALL OF DEATH SINGLE TRACK | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEAR MOUNTAIN | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CASCADE CREEK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| COLORADO | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DEVILS THUMB | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| LAKE PARK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| JONES PASS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| REYNOLDS RANCH SPUR | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STRAWBERRY BENCH | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| NATE STULTZ | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| GARBER CUTOFF | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| COLORADO | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WEST JEFFERSON | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MORGAN GULCH | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| NIWOT CUTOFF | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| REYNOLDS RANCH SPUR | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WIGWAM | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
| KIRKEGARD SINGLE TRACK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| BRAINARD LAKE CUTOFF | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | Yes | — |
| BAUGHMAN'S SADDLE SINGLE TRACK | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BUCK GULCH | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | Yes | — |
| TRESTLE | 0.6 | IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL | Yes | — | Yes |
Historical Trends — Upper Bear Creek
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 986 | $96,944 |
| 2015 | 1,143 | $119,688 |
| 2017 | 1,057 | $113,875 |
| 2019 | 925 | $116,536 |
| 2021 | 787 | $163,015 |
| 2023 | 980 | $185,574 |
Museums in Upper Bear Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 987 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN RD | 3035260744 | $12,361,666 |
| COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3032794591 | $2,051,167 | |
| DINOSAUR RIDGE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3036973466 | $924,041 | |
| ART FOOTHILLS CENTER | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3032793922 | $770,090 | |
| CENTER FOR ARTS EVERGREEN | GENERAL MUSEUM | 32003B ELLINGWOOD TRAIL | 3036740056 | $372,624 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 1213 WASHINGTON AVE | 3032770377 | $273,684 |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IDAHO SPRINGS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 1318 2060 MINER STREET | 3035674382 | $168,974 |
| GILPIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 228 E HIGH ST | 3035825283 | $114,120 |
| GILPIN COUNTY SCHOOL HOUSE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 228 E HIGH ST | 3035825283 | $114,120 |
| EVERGREEN NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 3033300489 | $70,941 | |
| HUMPHREY MEMORIAL PARK AND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3036745429 | $70,076 | |
| GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUMS | HISTORY MUSEUM | 3032783557 | $35,897 | |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 4208 S TIMBERVALE DR | 7204977650 | $19,649 |
| GOLDEN LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 805 14TH ST | 3032791236 | $14,896 |
| PARK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 106 ROSALIE ROAD | $4,058 | |
| CLEAR CREEK HISTORY PARK | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 3032783557 | $3,883 | |
| LARIAT LOOP HERITAGE ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 356 | $3,883 | |
| BRADFORD WASHBURN AMERICAN MOUNTAINERING MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 710 10TH ST | ||
| CLEAR CREEK HISTORIC MINING AND MILLING MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3035672421 | ||
| COLORADO ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7204977632 | ||
| COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES GEOLOGY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3032733823 | ||
| COLORADO STATE BUTTON SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| CONIFER HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3033965975 | ||
| CUSSLER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3034202795 | ||
| GEOLOGY MUSEUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 3032733815 | ||
| GOLDEN PIONEER MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 4172713300 | ||
| HISTORIC BOETTCHER MANSION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7204977630 | ||
| HIWAN HOMESTEAD MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 3036746262 | ||
| INTERNATIONAL VACUUM TUBE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 910 COLOROW RD | 7204977600 | |
| MILL CREEK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MORRISON NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 3036971873 | ||
| MOUNT EVANS SUMMIT / INTERPRETIVE SITE | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 15013 DENVER WEST PARKWAY | ||
| PARK COUNTY LOCAL HISTORY ARCHIVES | GENERAL MUSEUM | 350 BULLDOGGER ROAD | 7198364910 | |
| PIKE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3038167424 | ||
| SHADY LADIES OF THE CENTRAL CITY MOTHERLODE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Upper Bear Creek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILPIN COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT | 15131 HIGHWAY 119 | 0.0 | 21,350 |
Farmers Markets in Upper Bear Creek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conifer Farmers Market | 25557 Conifer Rd | 06/11/2016 to 09/10/2016 | Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Evergreen Farmers Market at Bergen Village | The Bergan Village Shopping Center | 06/02/2015 to 09/29/2015 | Tue: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Golden Farmers Market | 10th Avenue & Illinois Street | 06/07/2014 to 10/04/2014 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Idaho Springs Chamber Of Commerce Farmers Market | |||||
| Indian Hills Farmer's Market | 5381 Parmalee Gulch |
Breweries in Upper Bear Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ac Golden Brewing Co | manufacturing, wholesale, food, Breweries, brewer, Liquor Stores | 311 10th St | 3032796565 | Visit |
| Barrels & Bottles, Barrels Bottles | Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Tapas, Wine Bars | 600 12th St | 7203283643 | Visit |
| Cannonball Creek Brewing Company | Brewery | 393 Washington Ave | 7204278453, (720) 427-8453 | Visit |
| Coors Energy | Home Services & Furnishings, Utilities, Other Business Services, Brewers, Wineries, Marketing Consul | 17735 W 32nd Ave | 3032776042 | |
| Coors Tek Inc | manufacturing, Ceramic Products Industrial, services, building, Semiconductor Manufacturers Equipmen | 16000 Table Mountain Pkwy | 3032717000, 8008216110 | Visit |
| El Rancho Brewing Company, Inc. | Pub and Brewery | 29260 Us Highway 40 | 3036702739 | Visit |
| Golden City Brewery | Bars, Restaurant, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores, Taverns | 920 12th St | 7205024605, (303) 279-8092, 3032798092 | Visit |
| Holidaily Brewing | Brewery | 801 Brickyard Cir | 3032792337 | Visit |
| Lariat Lodge Brewing | Brewery | 27618 Fireweed Dr | ||
| Molson Coors Brewing Company, Coors Brewing Company | Wholesale Liquor, Wine Brokers, Beer & Ale, Brewery, Factory, Liquor Stores, Brewery and Factory | 300 12th St | 3032775092, 3039272337, (303) 277-2337, 3032773500 | Visit |
| Mountain Toad Brewing | Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries, Beer & Ale, Food Trucks, Brewery, Liquor Stores | 900 Washington Ave | 7206383244 | Visit |
| Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub | Brewery, Wings Joint, and Burger Joint, Wings Joint, Brewery, Breweries, Burger Joint | 1401 Miner St | 3035674419 | Visit |
| Westbound & Down Brewing Company | American Restaurant, Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery | 1617 Miner St | 7205023121, 3035672729 | Visit |
Ski Resorts Near Upper Bear Creek
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge | 153.0 | 34 | 3,914 | $140 | November - April | — | Yes |
| Winter Park Resort | 143.0 | 25 | 3,676 | $119 | November - April | — | Yes |
| Arapahoe Basin | 105.0 | 7 | 3,790 | $83 | October - June | — | Yes |
| Brighton | 66.0 | 7 | 3,200 | $67 | November - April | Yes | Yes |
Cell Towers in Upper Bear Creek
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 501 Mountain Bailey Drive (49110) | LTOWER | 31 |
| 501 Mountain Bailey Drive (49110) | LTOWER | 31 |
| 13889 Stone Chimney Lane (41755) | MTOWER | 20 |
| 13889 Stone Chimney Lane (41755) | MTOWER | 20 |
| Pine Junction 13889 Stone Chimney Lane | TOWER | 20 |
| Pine Junction 13889 Stone Chimney Lane | TOWER | 20 |
| 6106 SOUTH BROOK FOREST ROAD (10287) | MTOWER | 12 |
| 6106 SOUTH BROOK FOREST ROAD (10287) | MTOWER | 12 |
| 26755 LIGHT LANE (10365) | MTOWER | 10 |
| 26755 LIGHT LANE (10365) | MTOWER | 10 |
| NW 1/4, S12, T4S, R72W, 6TH PM | TOWER | 6 |
| NW 1/4, S12, T4S, R72W, 6TH PM | TOWER | 6 |
Bridges in Upper Bear Creek
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1992 | 27 | 1,066 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Steel | 1954 | 23 | 1,046 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Prestressed concrete | 1985 | 32 | 239 | F |
Amtrak Stations in Upper Bear Creek
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
Airports Near Upper Bear Creek
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | Large Airport |
| Buckley Space Force Base | BFK | Medium Airport |
| Centennial Airport | APA | Medium Airport |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | BJC | Medium Airport |
| Ambrosich Field | — | Small Airport |
| Antelope Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Ashlawn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Athanasiou Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boulder Municipal Airport | WBU | Small Airport |
| Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buffalo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cartwheel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colorado Antique Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dave's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Elk Park Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erie Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fought'N'Won Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Fox Hole Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frontier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Granby Grand County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Henderson Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jackrabbit Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kelgun Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lazy W Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lemons Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Leyners Hayfield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lux Field | — | Small Airport |
| Marshdale STOLport | — | Small Airport |
| Parkland Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Perry Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Platte Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Pond's Field | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho de Aereo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Reed Hollow Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Heels Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Simons Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skylane Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skywagon Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tall Timber Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tonga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Triple P Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| USAF Academy Airfield | AFF | Small Airport |
| Vance Brand Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wings N Things Airpark & Museum Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Upper Bear Creek
14 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Police Department | ||
| City of Black Hawk Police Department | 221 Church Street | |
| Colorado State Patrol District 6 Golden Office | ||
| Colorado State Patrol Idaho Springs Post | ||
| Colorado State Patrol Idaho Springs Post | ||
| Colrado State Patrol Gilpin County Gaming Post | ||
| Gilpin County Sheriff's Office | ||
| Golden Police Department | ||
| Idaho Springs Police Department | ||
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Headquarters | 200 Jefferson County Parkway | |
| Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Mountain Precinct | ||
| Mines Police Department | 1400 Maple Street | |
| Morrison Police Department | ||
| Whisper Creek Police Station |
Treatment Centers in Upper Bear Creek
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Clear Creek Office | Both | 303-425-0300 |
| Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Gilpin County Office | Both | 303-425-0300 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Upper Bear Creek
What is the population of Upper Bear Creek?
Upper Bear Creek has a population of 980 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 60.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 45% female and 55% male.
Is Upper Bear Creek expensive to live in?
Upper Bear Creek has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $185,574, 147% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,026,900 (264% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Upper Bear Creek safe?
Public safety is a concern in Upper Bear Creek, with a violent crime rate of 1,312 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,995 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Upper Bear Creek receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Upper Bear Creek?
Upper Bear Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches, with 80.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.
How is the job market in Upper Bear Creek?
The job market in Upper Bear Creek is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,512. There are 25,019 business establishments in the area, including 1,324 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 28.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Upper Bear Creek?
The median home value in Upper Bear Creek is $1,026,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $878,292. The homeownership rate is 87.8%. The average annual property tax is $4,881.
How are the schools in Upper Bear Creek?
Schools in Upper Bear Creek score 6.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 63.6% of adults in Upper Bear Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 27.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Upper Bear Creek?
The obesity rate in Upper Bear Creek is 21.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.0% of adults are smokers. 10.9% are physically inactive. 22.4% of residents report depression. 5.6% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,132.
What is transportation like in Upper Bear Creek?
The average commute in Upper Bear Creek is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 62.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 28.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Upper Bear Creek?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Bear Creek is 93.9% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino. 99.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 2.0% of residents have a disability. 96.6% have health insurance coverage.
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