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Watrous Gulch Trail

Beginning in the trees, this trail climbs above treeline during the first mile. You pass through an area where timber was harvested along the Watrous Gulch Creek during the mid 20th century at the height of the mining days. Once above treeline, wildflowers surround the ground like a quilt on a king size bed.



 The Basics

Location: West of Denver
Setting: Mountainous
Difficulty: Difficult
Length: 4 mile roundtrip
Elevation: 1,500 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 10,400 feet
Time to Allow: 2 to 2.5 hours
Visitor Use:


 Directions to Trailhead

Off of Interstate 70, exit 3 miles west of Bakerville at the 218 exit.






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