Near Watrous Gulch Trail #95
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Near Watrous Gulch Trail #95
Watrous Gulch Trail

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Watrous Gulch Trail #95

4.2 (9 Ratings)
Herman Gulch's less-trafficked cousin, this trail can be carpeted in wildflowers during peak season.
2.1
mi
Distance
1,486
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Unless seasonal restrictions are in effect, campfires must be attended at all times and cold to the touch with the bare hand before being abandoned. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.07mi
Distance
1,486ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
11,824ft
High Point
10,337ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Beginning in the trees, this trail climbs above treeline during the first mile. You pass through an area where timber was harvested along the Watrous Gulch Creek during the mid 19th century at the height of the mining days. Once above treeline, wildflowers surround the ground like a quilt.

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Contributors
Tom Robson