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Meet Your Trip Leader
Clear Creek Valley Park
—Clear Creek Birding Discovery - Chapter 2
1/10/2026
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Leader:
Linda Purcell purcellzz@hotmail.com or 13035037989
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Directions
Meet at the west parking lot at 3700 W 58th Place, Arvada, CO 80002. Access to the lot is from Tennyson St.
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This trip is limited to the first 8 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Developed, Reservoir, Riparian
Clear Creek Valley Park - Hyland Hills Park & Recreation is an 80 acre park. In addition to people park amenities, there is open space, wildlife viewing and fishing lakes, a central pond, trails, a community garden, and more. Lake habitat includes former gravel pits with riparian borders which provide opportunities for numerous species of passerines, waterfowl and shorebirds in season. Wear long pant, good shoes, a hat. Winter sun is intense, wear sunscreen. Dress in layers for the weather. Bring a snack and water. The leader will have a scope; bring your binoculars and a camera if you wish. Portajohn or toilets will be confirmed prior to the trip. Trails will be mostly paved, minimal bushwacking. Time permitting, we will drive to hotspot Clear Creek Trail - Lowell Blvd to Federal Blvd . Starting at the 55th & Lowell Trailhead 3551 W 55th Pl, a lot on the east side of Lowell, birding about a half mile east down the Creek. The Creek narrows and falls more rapidly on this side of Lowell. There is a portajohn at this location.
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