Hackett Gulch

Total Miles 3.8
Technical Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This is one of three trails known as the Gulches which are popular offroad trails in the area. Most of the trail is smooth gravel with varying dips, humps, and banks. It is closed at the county line to motorized vehicles but is roughly a half-mile walk to the South Platte River. There is an overlook stop along the trail that offers scenic views of the canyon below.

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Difficulty

The trail difficulty is due to one technical rock obstacle.

History

This trail used to be open to the south Platte river and loop to Longwater Gulch but has been closed by the National Forest Service at the Park county line.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

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Skylar McCain
Mar 28, 2026
Open
Kenneth Elliott
Feb 20, 2026
Open
Rocky portions of the trail were very slick and dangerous due to snow and ice.
Anthony Eames
Jan 11, 2026
Open
RORA OFFROAD
Dec 22, 2025
Open
Two down trees about 1/2 mile in. Blocking the whole trail. Must have come down in the wind storm over the weekend
Matt Wiest
Aug 10, 2025
Open
Trail is worn in from SxS use. I traversed it in 4Lo and had to keep a pace of < 5 mph. Slow going and loose.
Jc Merryfield
Jul 06, 2025
Open
Grant Vogel
Jun 19, 2025
Open
Isaiah Craig
Mar 15, 2025
Open
Pretty straight forward. A little snow at the start but nothing crazy. Few technical spots and a few nice pull offs to take a lunch break or play on some rocks if you want.
Garrett Greer
Jul 07, 2024
Open
Open with decent amount of traffic. Dusty conditions leading to low traction on dirt climbs
Brian Sorby
Nov 30, 2023
Open

Hackett Gulch Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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