Fredonia Gulch

4.8 mi

Distance

1,494 ft

Gain

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What we do know

Inside White River National Forest
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Out & back

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Fredonia Gulch

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Elevation & route

Distance: 4.8 mi
Elevation gain: 1,494 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: Pike-San Isabel NF — South Park RD

About this trail

Fredonia Gulch is a 4.7-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the South Park area, managed by Pike-San Isabel National Forest's South Park Ranger District. The route features 1,494 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderately challenging day hike. The trail takes hikers through the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, offering access to the natural landscape of South Park. With nearly 1,500 feet of elevation gain over the 4.7-mile distance, hikers should expect a steady climb on the way in, with the return journey being downhill. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at their preferred point if desired. This trail is suitable for hikers with moderate fitness levels who are comfortable with sustained elevation gain. The National Forest setting provides typical Colorado scenery and forest environments. Fredonia Gulch is maintained by the South Park Ranger District, ensuring the trail meets Forest Service standards for safety and accessibility.