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5.5 miles
Distance
3,503 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
3,414 ft
Altitude change
8,927 ft
Altitude min
8,997 ft
Altitude start
12,411 ft
Altitude end
11.7%
Grade
-26.3%
Grade max
56.6%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
1,286 ft
Distance down
741 ft
Distance flat

Alpine Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area
    Lake City, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #324115 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8528 in Trail Running
    • #167407 in Hiking
    • #27981 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #5,611 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #238 in Trail Running
    • #5,136 in Hiking
    • #856 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Gunnison and Silverton Regional Offices

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AI Generated Description

Alpine Gulch is a 6 mile less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lake City Colorado. Highlights include alpine terrain. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

Tags
Alpine
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alpine Gulch located?
      Alpine Gulch is located in Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area, Lake City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.01957, -107.35829.
      ▼ How hard is Alpine Gulch?
      Alpine Gulch is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alpine Gulch?
      Alpine Gulch has 3,503 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,927 ft to 12,411 ft.
      ▼ Is Alpine Gulch a point to point trail?
      Alpine Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alpine Gulch?
      Alpine Gulch is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alpine Gulch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alpine Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Alpine Gulch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Alpine Gulch are:
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Alpine Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alpine Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Alpine Gulch?
      Alpine Gulch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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