Cumberland Gulch

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4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Idaho Springs, Colorado (Clear Creek County)
Last Updated: 06/06/2023

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Highlights

Part of the Yankee Hill network of trails and close to the Denver Metro area, Cumberland Gulch is a scenic trail with amazing views of the Continental Divide off to the west and Mountain Evans off to the south. Several good vehicle campsites make this a popular trail in the summertime.


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4.6/5 (31)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/07/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Did this with a 2015 Silverado 1500 4x4 with stock height and aftermarket suspension on 31’s. I found that the first part up the hill was the most challenging, but still doable (having a buddy recommended). It’s a very rocky trail, and wider vehicles should look out for pinstriping in a few areas. Great views along the way, and little traffic. Hooked up to Yankee Hill road and finished that way. This was my first real off road trail, and I would recommend this for beginniners looking for a bit of a challenge or anyone looking to have a good time.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/03/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Mostly chill and rocky trail. I went in the normal direction and like others have said waypoint 2 is the "gatekeeper" of this trail. There are some larger rocks and ruts but if you pick your line well any 4WD vehicle with decent clearance shouldn't have any issues. I took this trail until waypoint 8 and then took Sheridan Hill and finished with Yankee Hill. We started around 3pm and pretty much had the entire trail to ourselves. We only passed one vehicle on the way up.
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Visited: 08/20/2023
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I liked this trail as a nice way down and out of the Yankee Hill network. We found a nice lake on the way down and good views. No issues with Nissan Frontier Pro 4x
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/17/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ran this downhill to leave the Yankee Hill area. Very bumpy but not crazy. A 3 rating makes sense. I have been on the other spurs from this trail (Washoe Gulch and Sheridan Hill). Staying on Cumberland Gulch is the easiest of the 3 ways in to Yankee Hill.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/15/2023
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Traveling from north to south – this trail like Yankee Hill is rocky. Most of the trail is downhill and pops you out near hardball with a small section large enough to hold a few vehicles for airing back up. This trail may be more challenging from south to north due to water on the trail, seemingly from a spring.

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