Daisy Pass 404 Trail

Daisy Pass 404 Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back hike in the Gunnison Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated hard, with a one-way climb of about 2,200 feet from a low point of roughly 9,780 feet to a high of about 11,875 feet. The out-and-back format makes it easy to plan, with the turnaround point about 5 miles from the start. The trail gives access to the Daisy Pass area, and the Forest Service describes it as a straightforward route with a defined endpoint. Hikers should bring plenty of water and check current trail conditions before heading out, as weather at this elevation can change quickly. Horses are allowed on the trail, but bikes are not. Poverty Gulch Camping Area is about half a mile away, and Slate River Camping Area is about 1.5 miles off. Yule Pass and Washington Gulch, both hikes, are within about 2.4 miles.