Name: Herman Gulch Trail
Rating: 4.5

“A rooty, twisting, wide, and heavily-used singletrack.”

— Tom McKim

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This is a popular hiking trail starting on I-70 west of Georgetown and moving north following Herman Gulch to Herman Lake and the intersection with the CDT to Jones Pass. It features blown out singletrack with some nice smooth sections as well as some rooty, technical sections.

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Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho and Pike National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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4.5 from 2 votes

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Jul 28, 2017

Jen Tillman

Great hike close to Denver!

Oct 29, 2015

Tom McKim

2.9mi

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4.5 from 2 votes

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4.5 from 2 votes

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#1

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#324

in Colorado

#3,500

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Minor Issues 9 days ago

Muddy, Snowy, Mostly Dry: Recommend waiting a few days to dry further.

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3.4 Miles 5.4 Kilometers Singletrack	16' 5 m Ascent -1,691' -515 m Descent
11,987' 3,654 m High 10,306' 3,141 m Low	10% Avg Grade (5°) 27% Max Grade (15°)
Minor Issues 9 days ago — Update

Herman Gulch Trail

3.4 Miles 5.4 Kilometers

Singletrack

16' 5 m

-1,691' -515 m

11,987' 3,654 m

10,306' 3,141 m

10%

27%

Minor Issues

“A rooty, twisting, wide, and heavily-used singletrack.”