WATERLOO GULCH
Trail near Buena Vista, Colorado · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Hiking Horses Dogs allowed
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Trail start coordinates: 38.87783, -106.41322
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Horses
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 10,045 to 11,948 ft
- Surface
- Ground
- Typical grade
- 8-10%
- Managed by
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
- Trail number
- 9541
- County
- Chaffee County, Colorado
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: dogs allowed. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Collegiate Peaks 6.9 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Cottonwood Lake - PSICC (Co) 9.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Dinner Station 9.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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- KROENKE LAKE 1.0 mi long
- TEXAS RIDGE 5.4 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is WATERLOO GULCH?
- WATERLOO GULCH is about 3.4 miles long, or about 6.8 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on WATERLOO GULCH?
- About 1,876 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 10,045 and 11,948 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike WATERLOO GULCH?
- Plan on about 3 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 WATERLOO GULCH?
- Map data lists this trail as: dogs allowed. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on WATERLOO GULCH?
- WATERLOO GULCH is open to hiking and horses, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does WATERLOO GULCH start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 38.87783, -106.41322. 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.