About Shinglemill Trailhead
The Shinglemill Trailhead provides access to the Shinglemill Trail (#725), Morrison Creek Trail (#724) and the Colorado Trail (#1776) Segment 3.
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Shinglemill Trailhead
Buffalo Creek, Colorado · Jefferson County · Facility
The Shinglemill Trailhead provides access to the Shinglemill Trail (#725), Morrison Creek Trail (#724) and the Colorado Trail (#1776) Segment 3.
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Weather at Shinglemill Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
89°/67°
💧 5%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:19 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
87°/64°
💧 12%🌬 18mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 8:18 PM
Tue
Violent Rain
86°/60°
💧 37%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 8:17 PM
Wed
Violent Rain
86°/58°
💧 42%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:58 AM ↓ 8:16 PM
Thu
Overcast
88°/57°
💧 24%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:59 AM ↓ 8:15 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Shinglemill Trailhead
Heading to Shinglemill Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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