Flash of Gold Trail
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Routt County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Routt County, CO. Hiking, Mountain biking, & Walking.
- Distance
- 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 243 ft (74 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- High point
- 10,141 ft (3,091 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Flash of Gold Trail
How long is Flash of Gold Trail?
Flash of Gold Trail is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 10 min. It climbs 243 ft (74 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,141 ft (3,091 m).
How hard is Flash of Gold Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Flash of Gold Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (13% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on Flash of Gold Trail?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Flash of Gold Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking, Walking. Shared with bikes. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Flash of Gold Trail?
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.
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- Flash of Gold Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
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- Soda Mountain Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Expert · 15.2 mi (24.4 km)
- Ditch Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Grouse Ridge Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Grouse Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Hard · 6.3 mi (10.2 km)
- Hike Out Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Expert · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
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