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Willis Gulch Trailhead
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About Willis Gulch Trailhead
This 5.5 mile trail is a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 2,400 feet. The end destination Willis Lake and a mine just beyond the lake. The trailhead is shared with Little Willis Gulch with hiking access to Hope Pass. The first part of the trail is very steep.This hike is part of Leadville Ranger District's Suggested Day Hikes.
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Willis Gulch Trailhead
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Nearby Trails
Willis Creek
easy · 2.56 mi · 195 ft gain
Mount Blaurock
expert · 12.78 mi · 4915 ft gain
Rinker Peak
expert · 10.4 mi · 4902 ft gain
Big Willis Gulch
hard · 6.56 mi · 1550 ft gain
Black Cloud
hard · 6.78 mi · 3747 ft gain
Twin Lakes
easy · 1.68 mi · 232 ft gain
South Mt. Elbert
hard · 9.5 mi · 3683 ft gain
Collegiate West
hard · 158.88 mi · 2616 ft gain
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