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Colorado
12.2 mi
Distance
2,671 ft
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Baker Gulch
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Baker Gulch is a 6.1-mile loop trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, within the White River National Forest's Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. The trail offers a moderate recreational hiking experience through the northern Colorado landscape, making it suitable for hikers seeking a half-day adventure. The loop format allows hikers to complete the entire route without retracing their steps, providing varied scenery throughout the journey. As a White River National Forest trail, Baker Gulch is maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and is open to the public year-round, weather permitting. The trail is accessible from the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District area, which manages multiple recreational opportunities across the region. Hikers should be prepared for typical Colorado mountain conditions and bring adequate water and sun protection. For current trail conditions, seasonal closures, and detailed access information, contact the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District directly or visit the White River National Forest website before planning your visit.
Bowen-Baker Trailhead
~1 min drive
<p>Located on the west side of RMNP, the Bowen-Baker Trail is blanketed with snow in the winter and provides easy access to great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing January through March.</p> <p>On the far side of the meadow sits the Never Summer Range. This forested mountai…
Ditch Road
~2 min drive
5.4 mi · Easy
Colorado River Trail
~7 min drive
3.7 mi · Moderate
North Supply Loop
~8 min drive
6.3 mi · Hard
Holzwarth Historic Site - Bridge Over the Colorado River
~2 min drive
<p>Beneath you runs the headwaters of the Colorado River! It provided water to the homesteaders who called this valley home over a century ago.</p> <h2>What was the Homestead Act?</h2> <p>With the goal of promoting development in the American West, President Lincoln passed a l…
Timber Lake Trail
~5 min drive
5.8 mi · Easy
Blue Lake
~6 min drive
5.2 mi · Moderate
Blue Ridge
~9 min drive
7.1 mi · Hard
View Fall Colors on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park
~2 min drive
<p>Planning a trip to the west side of Rocky? This is a great time of year to view fall colors!<br /> <br /> September and October brings shorter days, cooler temperatures, bugling elk, and shifting colors. Explore the array of fall colors on the west side of Rocky Mountain Na…
Colorado River Trailhead
~5 min drive
<p>The Colorado River Trailhead is the access point for many trails in the northwest corner of Rocky Mountain National Park.</p> <p>From this location, park visitors can explore a variety of trails. For a simple excursion, hike 0.5 miles to find the Colorado River. This point…