Near Long Gulch Trail
View of Long Gulch Lake from crest in Trinity Alps Wilderness
Near Long Gulch Trail
Long Gulch Lake in Trinity Alps Wilderness.

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Long Gulch Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A day hike to a popular Trinity Alps lake.
4.6
mi
Distance
2,316
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingLakeSwimmingWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Generally accessible from June to October. Trailhead parking can be crowded, and thievery is often reported at this trailhead.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.62mi
Distance
2,316ft
Elevation Gain
196ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
7,377ft
High Point
5,256ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The access trail for Long Gulch Lake is a well-maintained and popular horse and hiker trail in the Northeast Trinity Alps. The trail is a singletrack dirt and gravel path that is often combined with Trail Gulch Lake in a large loop. The lake has camping and is deep enough for swimming. NOTE: Trail Gulch Lake and Long Gulch Lake are switched on most maps.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Dara Zimmerman