Castle Rock Gulch

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Castle Rock Gulch Road, FS Road 188, is located within the San Isabel National Forest approximately ten miles east of Johnson Village. This area of the National Forest, commonly referred to as “Fourmile”, contains hundreds of roads and spurs which provide a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational opp... Read More
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Highlights of Castle Rock Gulch

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Forest Category Icon Forest
Overland Category Icon Overland
Highest Elevation
9699 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
188
Nearest Town
Johnson Village
Nearest Services
Johnson Village
Management Agency
San Isabel National Forest
District
Salida Ranger District

Overview

Castle Rock Gulch Road, FS Road 188, is located within the San Isabel National Forest approximately ten miles east of Johnson Village. This area of the National Forest, commonly referred to as “Fourmile”, contains hundreds of roads and spurs which provide a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities. Castle Rock Gulch Road is noted for its slick rock outcroppings, broad stream-filled meadows, and twisty road. The rock features offer splendid viewing and photography. This road is popular among OHV users, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. It is a maintained dirt road suitable for all but the largest motorized vehicles (it is not uncommon to see ordinary passenger sedans, minivans, and trucks towing fifth-wheel RVs). Its accessibility to RVs and horse trailers, the multiple outdoor activities it invites, and visual contrasts between stone and green meadows are Castle Rock Gulch Road’s greatest attractions.

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