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Colorado
3.5 mi
Distance
1,305 ft
Gain
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Inside Rio Grande National Forest
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Roaring Gulch East
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Roaring Gulch East is a 3.5-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Grand Valley area. The trail gains 1,305 feet in elevation, making it a moderately challenging hike suitable for those with some hiking experience. The route is managed by the Grand Valley Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest (GMUG NF). As an out-and-back trail, hikers follow the same path to return to the trailhead, covering approximately 7 miles round trip when accounting for the return journey. The steady elevation gain is distributed across the 3.5-mile distance, providing a consistent climb throughout the hike. This trail offers access to the natural landscape managed by the GMUG NF, which encompasses diverse terrain across western Colorado. Roaring Gulch East provides hikers with a half-day outing that combines moderate physical challenge with scenic forest and mountain views typical of the Grand Valley area.
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