Wilder Gulch Connect

Wilder Gulch Connect is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Dillon Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.4 miles long, with a low point of 10,547 feet and a high of 10,591 feet, so the climb is only about 34 feet one way. The route is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals. The Vail Pass Trailhead is the parking for the trail, and it is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-20s and frequent snow days from December through February. Wilder Gulch is about 0.6 miles away, and the Vail - Frisco Rec Path is about 0.9 miles away. Wheeler Lakes (Gore Range #60) is about 3.9 miles off, and Gore Creek Campground is about 7.5 miles away.