Just a few miles west of densely populated Denver, Colorado, stretches Clear Creek Canyon, a beautiful canyon with a perennial fast-flowing creek fed by natural springs, winter snows, and mountain rain.

Photo by Ken Paul

Classed by experts as equivalent to the Royal Gorge or Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the canyon is home to abundant wildlife, native grasses, prolific wildflowers, and scenic ponderosa pine forests. Its dramatically rising walls, churning whitewater, and rich history are part of the last largely undeveloped canyon system in the metropolitan Front Range area. 

The Clear Creek Land Conservancy exists to ensure that this oasis remains in its near-to-natural state forever.  Be a part of the legacy!  

SAVING CLEAR CREEK CANYON has been going on for almost a century, and over the years Mt. Vernon residents have given to the Clear Creek Land Conservancy two critical parcels of land in conservation easement to complete the green belt around our community.  Now, nearly 10,000 acres (15 square miles) right outside are preserved in open space. 

Photo by Larry Caine

Long-time Mt. Vernon resident Rock Pring recently turned the presidential reins of CCLC over to Greg Holden.  "Through the new website we intend to disseminate information on Clear Creek Canyon," said Greg, "organize volunteers to help preserve the Canyon, and to raise the financial support CCLC needs to maintain and expand the land it has protected.  We hope that this website becomes an important part of your interaction with CCLC and Clear Creek Canyon.  This website is for your use and enjoyment!"

Greg Holden, and the CCLC Board of Directors, are proud to present this beautiful new website and extend a special invitation to all Mt. Vernon residents to visit the site.  Thank you.