Herman Gulch
Silver Plume, Colorado
| Address: | Herman Gulch, Herman Gulch Trail, Dillon, CO 80435, USA |
| GPS: |
39°42'9.0"N 105°51'15.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 6.30 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Elevation Gain: | 1755 feet |
Restrooms Lakes Streams Trails Rocks Wildflowers Pet Friendly Skateboarding Bicycles Fishing Picnic Tables Rivers Waterfalls Glaciers Ponds Paintball Permitted Motorized Use National Park State Park
Backpack and Hike
Herman Gulch is a well traveled trail, right off of I-70. It gets busy quickly. This trail is about a 6 mile out and back trail that starts with a sharp incline and runs along a river. This hike is especially gorgeous during wildflower season, usually beginning of July. The hike ends at a small lake with views the entire hike. You can continue onto other trails in the area but I haven't yet done that. * easy access *dog friendly *water *well marked *mountain views *wildflowers
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Silver Plume, Colorado
- Head south on Tregay St toward Cherokee St (161 ft)
- Turn right onto Cherokee St (171 ft)
- Turn left onto Woodward St (197 ft)
- Turn right onto Water St (427 ft)
- Turn left to merge onto I-70 W (7.0 mi)
- Take exit 218 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right toward Watrous Way (66 ft)
- Turn right onto Watrous Way (0.1 mi)
Parking right at trail head. Fills quickly. People park along the exit of the highway. If you choose to do this- please be careful.
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