Wilder Gulch

Vail, CO

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Wilder Gulch

This gentle family hike follows a small stream and passes through meadows with summertime flowers and then spruce and fir groves, to a pass with vistas of the Gore and Sawatch Ranges.Although it’s on government maps and Web sites, the trail may not get included in the White River National Forest’s travel management plan. The trail’s uncertain future underscores the need for hikers to get involved in the public process.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityVail
Length7.12 mi
Elevation Gain1,200 ft
Skill LevelEasy to road junction; moderate to Ptarmigan Pass.
Duration4 hours
SeasonBest in Summer
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