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Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir
ModerateLoop
Colorado

Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir

Frisco, Colorado

2.4 mi

Distance

702 ft

Elev. Gain

55m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir is a scenic 2.4-mile loop trail located near Frisco, Colorado. The trail features a dirt surface and offers a moderate level of difficulty due to its elevation gain of 702 feet. The maximum elevation reaches 3,412 meters, providing hikers with stunning views of the surrounding mountainous terrain. The path circles around the reservoir, making it ideal for those looking to enjoy a short yet rewarding hike in the high-altitude environment of the Rockies.

From Wikipedia

Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir is a reservoir in Summit County, Colorado, near Fremont Pass. It supplies water for irrigation, municipal water supply, and snowmaking. Colorado State Highway 91 goes over the top of the dam.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:3,374 ft
Max:3,412 ft
214 ft
214 ft
3,374 ft3,387 ft3,399 ft3,412 ft0.0 mi0.6 mi1.2 mi1.8 mi2.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

reservoir viewsmountain scenery

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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