Hackett Gulch

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4.6/5 (57 reviews)
Divide, Colorado (Teller County)
Last Updated: 06/12/2023

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Highlights

Hackett Gulch is a well-known trail in the Wildcat Canyon area near Divide, CO, and the most popular of "The Gulch Trails." The trail is notable for its impressive scenery and challenging obstacles. While the Hayman Fire of 2002 stripped much of the tree cover, it provides a unique view of the Colorado Mountains, adding to the trail's epic feel. The dense collection of rocky obstacles, including a climb with features reminiscent of Moab's slickrock climbing, draws scores of Wheelers from all over the Front Range in search of a challenge. While the obstacles make this a local rite of passage, the scenery offers an adventure for everyone, making Hackett Gulch an excellent trail for all levels of off-roaders.


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Trail Reviews

4.6/5 (58)
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Visited: 08/05/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

The trail is easy, the 2 (or 3) rock obstacles are the only areas that make it a 5. Very scenic, lots of areas to pull off and take in the views. Some people ignored the trail end sign, some signs of trail litter that my group helped clean. Half this trail is already closed due to negligence, let's not force them to close the whole thing.
This trail guide's difficulty was changed on 05/15/2023
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/09/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

fun trail to run. was basically completely dry today and everything was pretty easy to run in a 4Runner with 3” lift and 33’s.
Trail Review: Hackett Gulch - Nich
Trail Review: Hackett Gulch - Nich
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Visited: 04/08/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

3rd gen tacoma TRD ORD 33s no problems. Trail was completely dry.
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 03/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Snow melt to the road to Hackett is one just water/mud puddle. The trail itself was dry and fun. Only 3 actual legal obstacles if you stop at the county line. All of which are easily done. Easy enough for my 17 year old daughter with a JL on stock tires.
Trail Review: Hackett Gulch - Kevin

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