There is huge dirt pull-off here for parking. The trailhead looks north towards Santa Fe Mountain. You can run north along the doubletrack to make a loop by Beaver Brook Reservoir, climb up the paved road to Witter Gulch, or take the trail south to the Hicks Mountain overlook.

Phil

August 2, 2025

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This also is the Trailhead for Hicks Mountain Overlook Trail. The trail is unmarked at the trailhead. The trailhead is on the west side of the Witter Gulch Road right at the intersection with Colorado Hwy 103. This trail will only marked with “DMP” and will stretch for about 2.2 Miles.

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Hicks Mountain Overlook Trail

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Jog the Hicks Mountain Overlook Trail, a moderate 4.6-mile route with 654 feet of gain, offering panoramic views of the Mount Evans Group.

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