Gold Creek Lake

14.3 mi

Distance

2,091 ft

Gain

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What we do know

Inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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What's missing

No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it

Big climb

Out & back

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Gold Creek Lake

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Elevation & route

Distance: 14.3 mi
Elevation gain: 2,091 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: Arapaho-Roosevelt NF — Boulder RD

About this trail

Gold Creek Lake is a 14.4-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Boulder Ranger District of Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. The route features 2,091 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderate to challenging day hike. The trail takes hikers through the scenic terrain of the national forest, with the destination lake serving as a rewarding turnaround point. The out-and-back format means hikers will cover approximately 7.2 miles each direction to reach Gold Creek Lake. This trail is managed by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest's Boulder Ranger District, ensuring maintenance and stewardship of the route. The elevation gain is distributed across the journey, providing a steady climb through the Colorado backcountry. Gold Creek Lake is suitable for hikers seeking a full-day adventure with moderate to strenuous physical demands. The trail's length and elevation gain require adequate preparation and fitness levels. Visitors should plan accordingly for the distance and bring sufficient water and supplies for the entire hike.