China Gulch - FSR #249

Total Miles 12.6
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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China Gulch - FSR #249 trail photo

Trail Overview

China Gulch takes you on a range of road types, from a two-vehicle wide gravel road near Hill City to a single vehicle road that travels adjacent to rock walls. The road at the north end can be muddy after recent rain, but any high clearance vehicle will be able to take the route.

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Difficulty

Northern portion of the road is narrower with some mud holes in the road. Southern portion is a maintained gravel road.

Technical Rating

2

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Bob DiRocco
May 15, 2025
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This road/trail opens every year on May 15
Tom Myers
May 11, 2025
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Matt Thomas
Jul 02, 2023
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Tyler Essex
Jun 28, 2023
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Steve Fry
Jun 08, 2023
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Bert Huff
Jun 01, 2023
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Jared Golinvaux
May 26, 2023
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Cameron Tracy
May 10, 2023
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China Gulch - FSR #249 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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