Gilpin Trail
6.0 mi
Distance
659 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 20m
Est. Time
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Gilpin Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,082 ft |
| High point | 0.9 mi | 3,288 ft |
| End | 6.0 mi | 2,560 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Paved
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Walden, CO · about 20 mi away
- County:
- Routt County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Routt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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