Cheesman Canyon Trailhead

The Cheesman Canyon Trailhead is located along Jefferson County Route 126, approximately 22 miles from south of Pine Junction from US Highway 285. The five-mile Gill Trail #610  [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/scenicdrivinginfo/recarea/?recid=12942&actid=50]follows the South Platte River through Cheesman Canyon and ends at the upper Cheesman Reservoir [https://www.denverwater.org/recreation/cheesman-resevoir] trailhead. The trail is difficult and steep in many sections and there are no facilities in the canyon. Help protect the canyon by staying on designated trails. User Regulations: Trailhead * No fees; donations accepted * No overnight use * No overnight parking * Park in designated spaces only Cheesman Canyon * Flies and lures only * Catch and release only * Stay on designated trails * Dogs must be leashed at all times * Pack it in, Pack it out Protect these waters from Aquatic Nuisance Species [http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/ISP-ANS.aspx].