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 Overview The Washington Gulch Trail #403 begins a quarter mile north of the Gothic Campground and ends when it intersects the Washington Gulch Road, FSR #811. The heads southeast with a few switchbacks and then parallels Rock Creek for approximately 1.5 miles. It then crosses the creek, turns south, and begins to climb in elevation. It comes to an end at Washington Gulch Road. This is a very scenic trail and makes a great day hike. It is also very popular with mountain bikers. Check out the Official Route and Triplog. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
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Most recent Triplog Review
Washington Gulch Trail #403
This was just a little filler hike before we exited the Crested Butte area. I could tell the pups were a little beat when we woke up this morning, so I crossed Mt. Baldy from Paradise Valley off the list and opted for this pleasant and far easier hike, just down the road from where we car camped.
The trail is in terrific shape and its highlights are really the first 1.25 miles, or so until you reach the trail's high point. Great views and wildflowers (we were a little early in the season, but the trail is known for its wildflowers) can all be had from this action packed first mile. After the high point and rock out cropping over looking the Gothic valley, the trail drops considerably. We continued the descent until the 2.5 mile mark and then turned around at the nicely flowing creek. After that, if was the somewhat steep climb and return the way we came.
This is a perfect trail for families, those walking dogs and the less avid hiker who is still seeking big views and great scenery.
Wildflowers
A little early in season
The trail is in terrific shape and its highlights are really the first 1.25 miles, or so until you reach the trail's high point. Great views and wildflowers (we were a little early in the season, but the trail is known for its wildflowers) can all be had from this action packed first mile. After the high point and rock out cropping over looking the Gothic valley, the trail drops considerably. We continued the descent until the 2.5 mile mark and then turned around at the nicely flowing creek. After that, if was the somewhat steep climb and return the way we came.
This is a perfect trail for families, those walking dogs and the less avid hiker who is still seeking big views and great scenery.
Wildflowers
A little early in season
2018-06-22 friendofThundergod
