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Colorado
4.0 mi
Distance
1,285 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside White River National Forest
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Why you'll love it
French Gulch
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French Gulch is a 4.0-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado that gains 1,285 feet of elevation. The route follows the gulch through varied terrain, offering steady climbing throughout the hike. With nearly 1,300 feet of elevation gain compressed into 2 miles to the turnaround point, hikers should expect a moderately strenuous ascent. The trail provides typical Colorado mountain scenery with exposure to the natural gulch landscape. The out-and-back format allows hikers to set their own turnaround point or complete the full distance to the official endpoint. This hike suits intermediate hikers with moderate fitness levels who are comfortable with sustained elevation gain. The relatively short distance combined with significant vertical makes it an efficient option for a half-day adventure. Summer and early fall are typically the best seasons for hiking in this Colorado area.
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