Exploring Clear Creek Canyon on the C&S: Bridge No. 705

[Kurt Maechner]

In May 2024 my family and I explored a short segment of the Colorado & Southern (formerly Colorado Central) narrow gauge grade in Clear Creek Canyon where the railroad went around a mountain that the road (US 6) tunnels through. This segment is a little short of a mile west of Forks Creek.

Part of the C&S grade is now a walking trail. The site of bridge No. 705 (previously No. 5) is also explored. The bridge abutments can be seen off of the side of the trail. You can also see a good amount of rock cribbing from the railroad. The video below shows our visit to these spots.
Kurt

[Kurt Maechner]

I posted still shots of the location of Bridge No. 705 on this post for those who wanted to get a closer look.
Kurt