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5.9 miles
Distance
2,492 ft
Climb
-776 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,716 ft
Altitude change
8,399 ft
Altitude min
8,399 ft
Altitude start
10,115 ft
Altitude end
5.526%
Grade
-38.719%
Grade max
64.597%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,402 ft
Distance flat

Gilpin Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Zirkel Wilderness
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #4580 in Hiking [+]
    • #19664 in Trail Running
    • #37967 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #160 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #640 in Trail Running
    • #1,310 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Gilpin is a 6 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Steamboat Springs Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1
      Gilpin Lake
      9 miles • 1,973 ft • 1 •
      1
      Mount Zirkel Loop
      10 miles • 2,404 ft • 1 •

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gilpin located?
      Gilpin is located in Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.78313, -106.72294.
      ▼ How hard is Gilpin?
      Gilpin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.526%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gilpin?
      Gilpin has 2,492 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 776 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,399 ft to 10,790 ft.
      ▼ Is Gilpin a point to point trail?
      Gilpin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gilpin?
      Gilpin is 5.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gilpin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gilpin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gilpin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gilpin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Gilpin?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 hours 7 minutes to hike Gilpin. The trail is 5.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gilpin?
      Gilpin is a very popular trail. There have been 191 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 258 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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