Colorado · Hiking · Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness

Laskey Gulch

5.7 mi
round trip
1,967 ft
climb
11,793 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Laskey Gulch is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness, part of the Dillon Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 5.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,967 feet from a low point of 9,471 feet to a high of 11,793 feet. The route is on natural surface and allows horses, but not bikes. The closest trailhead is Straight Creek Trailhead, and the hike is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-20s and frequent snow days. Ptarmigan Pass lies just 0.2 miles away, and Ute Peak is about 1.3 miles off. Windy Point Group Campground and the Keystone a.k.a. Montezuma climbing area are both within about 6 miles.

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