Bailey, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bailey, Colorado
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Downtown Bailey, Colorado
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 Bailey, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Park County |
| Elevation | 7,740 ft (2,360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,042 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80421
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| Area code(s) | 303 |
| Highways |  US 285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 204727 |
Bailey is a small community in Park County, Colorado. It is not an official city, but it has its own Post Office with a ZIP Code of 80421. About 8,000 people live in the Bailey area.
This community has many small businesses, places to eat, and churches. The North Fork South Platte River flows right through Bailey, adding to its natural beauty.
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History of Bailey
Bailey was founded by William Bailey in 1864. He built a ranch and a place for stagecoaches to stop. This stop was known as Bailey's Ranch. He also built a hotel. Soon, the area became known as Bailey.
A railroad came to Bailey in 1878. The town's Post Office opened that same year. In 2006, a famous building shaped like a giant hot dog was moved to Bailey. It's called the Coney Island Hot Dog Stand.
Two important places near Bailey are on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Glen-Isle Resort and the Estabrook Historic District. This means they are special places with historical value.
Where is Bailey?
Bailey is located in the foothills of the Front Range mountains. It is about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Denver. You can find it along U.S. Highway 285.
Bailey is on the east side of Kenosha Pass. It is one of the biggest communities in the Platte Canyon area.
Bailey's Weather
| Climate data for Bailey, Colorado (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 61 (16) |
62 (17) |
70 (21) |
75 (24) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
89 (32) |
86 (30) |
78 (26) |
66 (19) |
59 (15) |
93 (34) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.8 (3.2) |
40.3 (4.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
53.5 (11.9) |
62.8 (17.1) |
73.1 (22.8) |
78.5 (25.8) |
75.9 (24.4) |
69.3 (20.7) |
58.0 (14.4) |
45.0 (7.2) |
36.8 (2.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.2 (−13.2) |
10.2 (−12.1) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
31.4 (−0.3) |
38.4 (3.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
34.5 (1.4) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
8.6 (−13.0) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−32 (−36) |
−20 (−29) |
−11 (−24) |
13 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
26 (−3) |
7 (−14) |
−9 (−23) |
−18 (−28) |
−32 (−36) |
−32 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.55 (14) |
1.49 (38) |
1.90 (48) |
1.98 (50) |
1.90 (48) |
2.64 (67) |
2.96 (75) |
1.27 (32) |
1.21 (31) |
0.82 (21) |
0.60 (15) |
18.04 (458) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.9 (20) |
9.4 (24) |
18.3 (46) |
16.4 (42) |
3.7 (9.4) |
— | 0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1.7 (4.3) |
7.1 (18) |
11.3 (29) |
10.0 (25) |
84.5 (215) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 87 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 |
| Source: NOAA (extremes 1939–present) | |||||||||||||
Fun Things to Do
Bailey has some cool events and activities.
Bailey Day Festival
The Bailey Day street festival happens every summer. It's a fun event with bands, vendors, and activities for families.
Mountain Biking
The Bailey HUNDO is a challenging 100-mile mountain bike race. It starts and ends in Bailey. This race has been held every year since 2009. Money raised from the race helps build new bike trails. It also supports youth biking programs in Colorado.
You can easily get to the Buffalo Creek Trail System from Bailey. The famous Colorado Trail is also nearby.
Camps and Festivals
Tomahawk Ranch is a camp for Girl Scouts of Colorado. It is located close to Bailey. In 2004, Bailey also hosted Apogaea. This is an annual outdoor arts and music festival.
Education in Bailey
Students in Bailey attend schools in the Platte Canyon School District #1.
Platte Canyon High School has about 300 students. Their sports teams are part of the Frontier League. The Girls' Cross Country Team won the Colorado State 3A Championship in 1986. The Girls' Track Team won state championships in 1996 and 2005. The Boys' Track Team won the Colorado 3A State Championship in 2008. The school's Speech and Debate team has also won many state titles.
Famous People from Bailey
- Erwin Jay Boydston: He received the Medal of Honor. This is America's highest award for military bravery.
- Hal Hickel: He is an Academy Award-winning visual effects animator.
