McAllister Gulch

4.3/5 (30 reviews)
Climbing 2,700 vertical feet in 5 miles, McCallister Gulch is a mildly steep trail that climbs the west side of Resolution Mountain, just north of the historic Camp Hale. Camp Hale was a WW-II facility that trained U.S. Army soldiers in mountain warfare. Those soldiers went on to form the famed 10... Read More
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Highlights of McAllister Gulch

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Highest Elevation
11691 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
06/21 - 11/15
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
708
Nearest Town
Red Cliff
Nearest Services
Minturn
Management Agency
White River National Forest
District
Eagle- Holy Cross Ranger District

Overview

Climbing 2,700 vertical feet in 5 miles, McCallister Gulch is a mildly steep trail that climbs the west side of Resolution Mountain, just north of the historic Camp Hale. Camp Hale was a WW-II facility that trained U.S. Army soldiers in mountain warfare. Those soldiers went on to form the famed 10th Mountain Division.

This trail offers outstanding views of the Gore Range to the south and the Sawatch Range to the north, including clear views of the Mount of the Holy Cross.

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
30 Community Reviews
1 Video
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