
Hitchens Gulch / Lake Of The Clouds Trail
1.4 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Hitchens Gulch / Lake Of The Clouds Trail is a point-to-point trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Grand County, Colorado. It is 1.4 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per National Park Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Grand Lake, Colorado, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- No dogs
- Horses allowed
Horse access: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Grand Lake, CO · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Grand County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Rocky Mountain National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:970-586-1206
- Address:1000 US Hwy 36 · Estes Park, CO · 80517
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