Colorado · Hiking · Collegiate Peaks Wilderness · Near Leadville

Graham Gulch

4.1 mi
round trip
1,423 ft
climb
12,180 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Graham Gulch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Graham Gulch, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Graham Gulch is a 4.1-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, within the Leadville Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. The trail runs from a trailhead called Graham Gulch Trailhead, which sits in the wilderness and is managed by the Forest Service. The route climbs from a low point of about 11,000 feet to a high point of about 12,180 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 1,423 feet. The trail's natural surface and the fact that it is horse-friendly make it an option for riders as well as hikers. The hike is rated moderate, and it is open year round. Parking is available at the Graham Gulch Trailhead. McNassar Gulch lies about 1.3 miles away, and Grizzly Peak and Portal Campground are both about 2.3 miles off. Climbers can head to Instant Karma Cliff, roughly 4 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Portal Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Punky's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 10 mi
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    Temple Israel

    Museum

    In town

    Historic frontier synagogue building

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