GALLOPING GOOSE
Trail network near Mountain Village, Colorado · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Trail start coordinates: 37.92205, -107.89941
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses
- Shape
- Trail network
- Elevation
- 8,107 to 10,251 ft
- Ride time
- 7 hr 5 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Managed by
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
- Trail number
- 5499
- County
- San Miguel County, Colorado
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Sunshine 2.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Matterhorn 5.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Matterhorn Cabin 5.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- COAL CHUTES 1.3 mi long
- Skunk Creek 1.0 mi long
- MAGIC MEADOWS CONNECTOR 0.7 mi long
- Basin Trail 0.6 mi long
- River Trail 5.2 mi long
- Prospect Loop 1.6 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is GALLOPING GOOSE?
- GALLOPING GOOSE is about 18 miles long, or about 35 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on GALLOPING GOOSE?
- About 3,014 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 8,107 and 10,251 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike GALLOPING GOOSE?
- Plan on about 15 hr 40 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on GALLOPING GOOSE?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on GALLOPING GOOSE?
- GALLOPING GOOSE is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does GALLOPING GOOSE start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 37.92205, -107.89941. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.