West Creek (Glenhaven)

low spring creek · post-storm bump

Hike-in only — 1.3 mi from Cow Creek TH off CR-43 / McGraw Ranch Rd. Worth pushing 0.5 mi upstream to West Creek Falls. NO STOCKING — purely wild trout. Small water, light rod (3–4wt), short casts. Trail conditions drying out fast through a warm, mostly sunny week, but expect mud spots at elevation.

Off-the-beaten-path RMNP wild fishery. Quiet alternative to crowded Big Thompson / Fall River. Bring bear spray — Cow Creek drainage. Trail consolidating fast — a warm, mostly sunny week helping. Mountain pattern: today (Wed) ~76°F, mostly sunny with the heat easing toward seasonal normals, afternoon storm chances midweek with isolated afternoon storms. RMNP timed-entry permit IN EFFECT (9am-2pm daily) — Cow Creek TH outside timed-entry zone but verify status.