Colorado · Hiking · Near Leadville

Mcnassar Gulch

2.6 mi
round trip
893 ft
climb
12,610 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Mcnassar Gulch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Mcnassar 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.

McNassar Gulch is a 2.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Leadville Ranger District of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 11,680 feet to roughly 12,610 feet, a gain of 893 feet, and is rated moderate. The route is natural-surfaced and stays within the national forest's boundaries. It works as a standalone outing or as a link to other trails in the area. The climb is steady, and the high point sits well above the starting elevation. The hike is open year-round, so it fits into any season. Graham Gulch lies about 1.3 miles away and Peekaboo Gulch about 1.7 miles away. For an overnight base, Portal Campground is about 3.2 miles off, and climbers can head to Instant Karma Cliff, about 5.3 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Portal Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Punky's

    Fast food

    On your way back · 10 mi
  • If it rainsLongled, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Temple Israel

    Museum

    In town

    Historic frontier synagogue building

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