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Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest
Young Gulch Trail #837

The Young Gulch Trail is about 4 miles long (one way) and sees heavy usage because it is rated as Easiest.

    Elevations:
  • Beginning Elevation: 5,840'
  • Peak Elevation: 7,000'

Trailhead Location: Travel 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 and Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14, and travel about 13 miles up the Poudre Canyon. At mile marker 109, just after passing the Ansel Watrous Campground, look for a Young Gulch sign on the left and a short dirt road leading to the parking lot and trailhead.

This trail is very popular with hikers and mountain bikers. There are several stream crossings on the lower part of the trail.

No camping is allowed within 1/4 mile of the trail for the first two miles.

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