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Coal Creek

Colorado, United States · North America

About Coal Creek

Coal Creek sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nederland, 42km from Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (Mount Evans Road).

Coal Creek is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 2,400, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Coal Creek sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coal Creek to your route.

About Coal Creek

Coal Creek, commonly known as Coal Creek Canyon, is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson, Boulder, and Gilpin counties, Colorado, United States. The population of the Coal Creek CDP was 2,494 at the United States Census 2020. The unincorporated community is a part of the

Read more Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.

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Coal Creek offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Coal Creek located?

Coal Creek is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.9064 latitude, -105.3775 longitude.

What is the population of Coal Creek?

Coal Creek has a population of approximately 2,400 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,400
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.9064, -105.3775

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Worth the detour from Coal Creek

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Buckhorn Exchange

Denver's oldest restaurant, holding Colorado liquor licence No. 1 since 1893, with over 500 taxidermy mounts on the walls and a menu running to elk, rattlesnake and Rocky Mountain oysters.

36 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (Mount Evans Road)

The highest paved road in North America climbs to 14,130 feet near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, with mountain goats, alpine lakes and views across the Front Range.

42 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Loveland Pass

US-6 crests the Continental Divide at 11,990 feet in a tight string of hairpins above Colorado's I-70 corridor: a favorite high-alpine detour over the Eisenhower Tunnel.

51 km · about 60 min drive

tunnel

Eisenhower–Johnson Memorial Tunnel

The highest vehicular tunnel in the United States bores under the Continental Divide at over 11,100 feet, carrying I-70 through the Rockies west of Denver.

53 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Alpine tundra, mountain peaks, and pristine lakes along the Continental Divide in Colorado.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Coal Creek

  • 42 kmMount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (Mount Evans Road)The highest paved road in North America climbs to 14,130 feet near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, with mountain goats, alpine lakes and views across the Front Range.
  • 51 kmLoveland PassUS-6 crests the Continental Divide at 11,990 feet in a tight string of hairpins above Colorado's I-70 corridor: a favorite high-alpine detour over the Eisenhower Tunnel.
  • 53 kmEisenhower–Johnson Memorial TunnelThe highest vehicular tunnel in the United States bores under the Continental Divide at over 11,100 feet, carrying I-70 through the Rockies west of Denver.
  • 60 kmTrail Ridge RoadThe highest continuous paved road in the US, reaching 3,713 meters through Rocky Mountain National Park above the treeline.

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