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Hike Trail

Gateway Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A mostly intermediate trail with brief sections of technical terrain.
2.2
mi
Distance
264
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.22mi
Distance
264ft
Elevation Gain
316ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
8,091ft
High Point
7,908ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Gateway Trail is very similar to Dirty Sock Trail in that it has short sections where the terrain gets interesting in both the climbs and downhill. It's still fun in both directions as it climbs about as much vertical as it loses over the course of the trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Adam Kagy