Pickle Gulch (Blackhawk)

4.6/5 (78 reviews)
Pickle Gulch offers much of what four-wheeling on Colorado's Front Range is all about. Several moderately challenging obstacles include the rough hill with a rock slab on top. The trail is famous for this obstacle. Several of the obstacles have options to make them even more challenging. There a...Read More
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Highlights of Pickle Gulch (Blackhawk)

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
10211 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
718.1
Nearest Town
Black Hawk
Nearest Services
Black Hawk
Management Agency
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
District
Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

Pickle Gulch offers much of what four-wheeling on Colorado's Front Range is all about. Several moderately challenging obstacles include the rough hill with a rock slab on top. The trail is famous for this obstacle. Several of the obstacles have options to make them even more challenging. There are tight turns through dense forests and open hillsides with spectacular views. Expect to find steep hills, deep ruts, weathered mining structures, and tree-shaded campsites. The top of Pickle Gulch connects to the extensive network of trails around Dakota Hill and Oregon Hill, offering even more mining history, spectacular views, and offroad adventure.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
24 Waypoints
74 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
78 Community Reviews
1 Video
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