Small Hike, Big Reward: Hiking Mayflower Gulch

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Located in Summit County past Copper Mountain (coming from the West), Mayflower Gulch is an easy hike with a big reward. It’s just a little over 3 miles round trip, up a low-incline jeep trail that eventually opens up into the jaw-dropping gulch.

You’ll walk through a pine forest on the jeep road and eventually you’ll see the Mayflower Creek, indicating you are almost there! It is not a technical hike but you will share the road with the occasional car. In the winter, the trail is not drivable, however it is ski-able! You can cross country ski but because of the incline, skinning might be the easier choice.

Things to Know

Dog friendly (leashed)!
No cell service
Old mining structures

Gear

This hike can be done in sneakers, but for best stability use hiking boots!
Proper gear for the weather. Know before you go and check the weather radars beforehand!
Hiking poles not necessary

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