Chihuahua Gulch

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Colorado
Trails
Chihuahua Gulch

Highlights of Chihuahua Gulch

Camping

Forest

Rock

Scenic

Water

Highest Elevation

11233 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

05/20 - 11/23

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

263

Nearest Town

Keystone

Nearest Services

Dillon

Management Agency

United States Forest Service

District

Dillon Ranger District

Overview

One of the more popular trails in the Keystone area, Chihuahua Gulch is used by 4x4’s, hikers and sometimes a little horse traffic will be seen. The first 2.1-miles of this trail is used by all, but the last four are for hiking only. The scenery on this trail does not disappoint and packs a lot into a small trail. After the climb to the marsh, the views of the mountains open up as you look into the valley. With two stream crossings and a little rough rock here and there, this makes for a great trail for beginners and seasoned wheelers. The Forest Service road once went to Chihuahua Lake, but is now blocked off. The hiking trail has been rated as moderate and shouldn’t be taken on by someone with no training. This is a great trail to pair with Warden Gulch (FS 265) for a day of off-roading.