GUNSIGHT PASS
Trail near Crested Butte, Colorado · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 38.88484, -107.05849
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 9,586 to 12,089 ft
- Ride time
- 4 hr by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- 5-8%
- Managed by
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
- Trail number
- 9585
- County
- Gunnison 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
- Lake Irwin 2.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Oh Be Joyful Campground 2.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Erickson Springs 12 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Scarp Ridge 2.2 mi long
- Upper Peeler Lakes 0.7 mi long
- Scarp Ridge Trail 1.8 mi long
- 421 1.9 mi long
- SCARP 2.0 mi long
- Peeler Peak 1.0 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is GUNSIGHT PASS?
- GUNSIGHT PASS is about 5.4 miles long, or about 11 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on GUNSIGHT PASS?
- About 3,657 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 9,586 and 12,089 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike GUNSIGHT PASS?
- Plan on about 6 hr 10 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 GUNSIGHT PASS?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on GUNSIGHT PASS?
- GUNSIGHT PASS is open to hiking, biking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does GUNSIGHT PASS start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 38.88484, -107.05849. 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.