Trailhead
Lion Gulch Trailhead
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Lion Gulch Trailhead
The trail drops abruptly from the trailhead then begins a three mile climb along a stream in Lion Gulch. It provides access to the historic area known as Homestead Meadows where eight homesteads were established between 1889 and 1923. Information boards provide background stories at each location. Hiking to all the homesteads adds another 2.8 miles. Lion Gulch trailhead accommodates approximately 35 vehicles.
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Lion Gulch Trailhead
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1:07 PM
Sunrise
6:50 PM
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Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:43 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 11:56 PM
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Live11h 25m of daylight
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Lion Gulch Trailhead
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Nearby Trails
Lion Gulch
hard · 7.19 mi · 1181 ft gain
Irvin Homestead
easy · 1.67 mi · 137 ft gain
Engert Homestead
easy · 1.46 mi · 154 ft gain
Hill Homestead
easy · 1.22 mi · 290 ft gain
Limber Pine Trail
moderate · 4.32 mi · 800 ft gain
Homestead Meadows Connector Trail
easy · 0.45 mi · 84 ft gain
Moose Meadow Trail
moderate · 1.01 mi · 200 ft gain
Button Rock Mountain Trail
easy · 3.2 mi · 1800 ft gain
Things to Do
Lion Gulch
hiking · Lion Gulch
Vault Toilet
toilets · Vault Toilet
Lion Gulch
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 105.4°W
Irvin Loop
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 105.4°W
Irvin Homestead
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 105.4°W
Lions Paw
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 105.4°W
Walker Homestead Trail
cycling · Trails near 40.3°N 105.4°W
Irvin Homestead
hiking · Irvin Homestead