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Lake Fork of the Gunnison River- Gateview Canyon Road

3.0 (1 Rating)
An improved dirt road that runs along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, which is full of trout!
4.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.73mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
238ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
7,774ft
High Point
7,536ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Lake Fork Cutoff Road, head north on this dirt road (County Road 64) through Gateview Canyon. The road parallels the creek for approximately 5 miles, with several established restrooms along the road. You'll see plenty of fly fishermen back here and will need to watch out for cars, but it is a great place to combine hiking and fly fishing!

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Contributors
Andrew Todd