Trail follows an old jeep road and is along a small stream.
The Basics
Location:
Rocky Mountain National Park
Setting:
Mountainous
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Length:
16.2 mile roundtrip
Elevation:
2,500 feet
Trailhead Elevation:
8,940 feet
Time to Allow:
8 to 10 hours
Visitor Use:
Some More Things to Know
Bowen Gulch Trail passes through Rocky Mountain National Park which has special regulations. Please check with the park office for more information, (970) 627-3471. Trail is in Never Summer Wilderness Area.
Directions to Trailhead
Access #1: After entering Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance, follow Trail Ridge Road for 6.4 miles to the Bowen/Baker Trailhead parking area.
Access #2: From the Wolverine Trail. Follow signs for Bowen Gulch.
