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Colorado
Young Gulch
10.6 mi
Distance
1,222 ft
Gain
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Inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,222 ft
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About this trail
Young Gulch is a 10.6-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, within White River National Forest's Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District. The trail follows Young Gulch, offering hikers a scenic journey through the national forest landscape. As an out-and-back route, the trail allows hikers to turn around at any point and return via the same path, making it flexible for different fitness levels and time constraints. The full distance of 10.6 miles represents the complete round trip. White River National Forest's Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District manages this trail, ensuring maintenance and access for visitors. The district oversees numerous recreational opportunities across the High Country region. Young Gulch provides access to the natural terrain and forest environment characteristic of the Eagle-Holy Cross area. Hikers should prepare for conditions typical of White River National Forest trails and check current trail conditions with the managing ranger district before visiting.
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