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2.3 miles
Distance
2,724 ft
Climb
06:59:48
Avg time
2,724 ft
Altitude change
9,687 ft
Altitude min
12,412 ft
Altitude max
9,687 ft
Altitude start
12,411 ft
Altitude end
22.9%
Grade
1.1%
Grade max
71.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
56 ft
Distance flat
06:59:48
Avg time

Hematite Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silverton
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #416241 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #167482 in Trail Running
    • #44421 in Hiking
    • #28352 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #6,346 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,029 in Trail Running
    • #1,519 in Hiking
    • #868 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hematite Gulch is a 2 mile less popular double black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Silverton Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 hours59 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Alpine

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 29, 2025 @ 6:03pm
Jun 29, 2025
Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:47am
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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:47am
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Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:54am
Oct 28, 2022
 Snow covered until summer 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hematite Gulch located?
      Hematite Gulch is located in Silverton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Silverton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.83338, -107.60111.
      ▼ How hard is Hematite Gulch?
      Hematite Gulch is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hematite Gulch?
      Hematite Gulch has 830 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,953 m to 3,783 m.
      ▼ Is Hematite Gulch a point to point trail?
      Hematite Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hematite Gulch?
      Hematite Gulch is 3.6 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hematite Gulch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hematite Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hematite Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hematite Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hematite Gulch?
      The estimated time to ride Hematite Gulch is approximately 6 hours 60 minutes. The trail is 3.6 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hematite Gulch?
      Hematite Gulch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 36 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 37 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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