Pickle Gulch

Total Miles
5.1

Elevation

3,214.32 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Pickle Gulch 4

Trail Overview

This secluded trail is surrounded by private property. Bring a GPS and use directions so you don't get lost. This is a fun area for unlicensed vehicles, and is open all year. For a longer adventure, take this trail with Moon Gulch.

Photos of Pickle Gulch

Pickle Gulch
Pickle Gulch
Pickle Gulch

Difficulty

Difficult. Applies to two sections, which can be bypassed. Tight brush and several narrow steep climbs. Not recommended for shiny new SUVs or oversize vehicles. The large gate at Waypoint 09 looked like it hadn't been used in a long time.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

K B
Dec 16, 2023
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
James W
Dec 01, 2023
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Jeff Simmons
Jul 04, 2023
SxS
Open
Normal
Adrian Perez-rojas
Jun 11, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet

Access Description

Take Highway 119 north from Black Hawk. Turn left on Missouri Gulch Road, C.R. 15S, less than 1 mile after mile marker 10. Drive in 0.8 mile and turn left at sign for Pickle Gulch Group Campground. Continue another 0.3 mile, staying right past campgound to wide spot at end of road. Ignore gated road to left. Trail is straight ahead in dense trees.

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