Castle Rock Gulch

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Colorado
Trails
Castle Rock Gulch

Highlights of Castle Rock Gulch

Altitude

Forest

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.