Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)
Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Rio Grande National Forest, Saguache County, CO. Off-road (4x4, OHV) & Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 min
- High point
- 8,392 ft (2,558 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Burnt Gulch Trail Camp 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
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Questions about Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)
How long is Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road) is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 min. It climbs 121 ft (37 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,392 ft (2,558 m).
How hard is Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road) shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
Is Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road) good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
Best for Off-road (4x4, OHV). Also: Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
Food, 1 mi (1.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Crestone Merchantile, 1 mi (1.7 km).
Is this a good week for Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Burn Gulch Trail (Easy 4WD Road)
- Burn Gulch Trail (Rough 4WD Road) Rio Grande National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Burnt Gulch Trail Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Burnt Gulch Loop Saguache County · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Burnt Gulch Trail Saguache County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- South Crestone Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 9 mi (14.5 km)
- Copper Gulch trail Rio Grande National Forest · Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Willow Lake Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 9.7 mi (15.7 km)
- North Crestone Trail Sangre de Cristo Wilderness · Expert · 11.5 mi (18.6 km)
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