For those seeking an easy day hike or a great fishing spot, the Ceran St Vrain Trail is an ideal destination. Located just 20 minutes from Boulder and adjacent to the town of Jamestown, the Ceran St Vrain Trail may be best known for its concentration of Fairy Slipper Orchids and dense pine forests. In winter, this trail is rarely used and provides a great place to snowshoe. In summer, the creek provides a fine respite from the warm weather.

The Indian Peaks nudge over the horizon as you approach the trailhead

Columbine are common along the first half mile of the Ceran St. Vrain Trail

The Ceran St. Vrain Trail is recognized for its mature, diverse forest

Looking downstream (north) on South St. Vrain Creek

Lengthy stretches of uniform lodgepole stands line the trail

South St. Vrain Creek is visible from most places on the trail

After crossing the creek, the trail narrows and begins its way through a pine forest

The trails bottoms out into a very dense pine forest

Clutches of columbine join dozens of other wildflowers on the river bank

Winter snowpack will determine the next season's fate