Chihuahua Gulch

Total Miles
2.1

Technical Rating

5

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Chihuahua Gulch
5

Trail Overview

Grays and Torreys peaks tower above this short trail at 14,000 feet. Hikers often use the road to reach the trailhead. Stay on the trail and be considerate. Trail is closed from November 23 to May 20.

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Chihuahua Gulch
Chihuahua Gulch

Difficulty

Difficult. Mostly moderate, but a couple of boulder fields we rank as marginally difficult. We did it in our stock Wrangler without lockers, but it took some very careful tire placement. Tight brush in places.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Mark C
Oct 06, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
scraped underbody a lot on lifted 4 runner. ended up stacking rocks in a couple places. very rough and rocky. water crossing deep.
Greg Rodriguez
Aug 10, 2024
2022 Ford Ranger
Open
Muddy/Wet
Solid trail for a day trip, several camp sites along the trail. This trail was a great for the couple “obstacles” as well as the water crossings. More hiking traffic than other vehicles. Also so many beavers! I’d say most stock 4x4s can make it with careful tire placement. YOU CAN SCARPE UNDERBODY so be careful! I’d say 5/10 difficult And 8/10 for the views
Tom Derr
Aug 10, 2024
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Beautiful trail. We completed trail in 90 minutes. Next time we'll hike to the lake!
Byron Ostrom
Aug 04, 2024
ATV
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
This was a fun trail. It was busy with hikers, bikers,atv’s and jeeps. Some very cool camp sites and lots of amazing views.

Access Description

Get off Route 6 just east of the Keystone Ski Area, following signs to Montezuma Road. There is an exit ramp for eastbound traffic, but westbound traffic must turn left at Gondola Road and backtrack to Montezuma Road (see map detail for Trail #69). Head south on Montezuma Road 4.5 miles along the Snake River. When the road curves hard left, immediately turn left into a fenced parking area. Follow Road 260 north then east 2.1 miles to Chihuahua Gulch on left.

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