DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BLACK HAWK

1. Take I-70 East toward Denver. 
2. Continue east on I-70 through the mountains. 
3. Take Exit 243 for Hidden Valley/Central City Parkway. 
4. Follow Central City Parkway (CO-6) toward Central City and Black Hawk. 
5. Continue through Central City toward Black Hawk. 
6. Follow signs into Black Hawk, where you can easily access Main Street, Gregory Street and the city’s three districts. 

Located about 40 miles west of Denver, Black Hawk is an easy mountain getaway with two primary routes from the metro area. 

• Option 1: Clear Creek Canyon via US-6 — Scenic Route
  From Denver, take US-6 West through Golden and continue through Clear Creek Canyon. At the junction with CO-119, follow CO-119 north directly into Black Hawk. This route offers a scenic drive alongside Clear Creek and brings you directly into the city. 
• Option 2: I-70 & Central City Parkway
  Take I-70 West from Denver to Exit 243 for Central City Parkway. Follow the parkway approximately 8 miles toward Central City, then continue through Central City into Black Hawk. 

1. Take I-25 North from Colorado Springs toward Denver. 
2. Take Exit 209A for US-6 West/6th Avenue toward Lakewood. 
3. Follow US-6 West through Lakewood and Golden. 
4. Continue on US-6 West through Clear Creek Canyon. 
5. At the junction with CO-119, turn right and follow CO-119 North toward Black Hawk/Central City. 
6. Continue on CO-119 directly into Black Hawk. 

Alternate Route: Depending on traffic and road conditions, travelers can continue from the Denver area on I-70 West to Exit 243 for Central City Parkway, then follow the parkway toward Central City and continue into Black Hawk.

1.  Take I-25 South from Loveland toward Denver. 
2. Take Exit 228 for E-470 South toward I-70. 
3. Continue on E-470 South and then C-470 toward Golden. 
4. Take the exit for US-6 West toward Golden/Clear Creek Canyon. 
5. Follow US-6 West through Clear Creek Canyon. 
6. At the junction with CO-119, turn right and follow CO-119 North toward Black Hawk/Central City. 
7. Continue on CO-119 directly into Black Hawk.