Chimney Gulch

Name: Chimney Gulch
Rating: 4.2

4.2 ( 18 )

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Trail

2.3 mile 3.7 kilometer point to point
77% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,126' 343 m
Descent: -15' -5 m
High: 6,891' 2,100 m
Low: 5,773' 1,760 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 23% (13°)

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Trail shared by Benjamin Pontecorvo

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“A steep but mostly smooth trail leading up Lookout Mountain from Golden.”

— Benjamin Pontecorvo

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Description

Chimney Gulch is a steep trail connecting Golden and the top of Lookout Mountain.

Beginning from the bottom, the first abrupt 1100 feet provide a good workout, and is also a good way to access the top of Apex Trail.

Parking is available at the trailhead on the south side of Hwy 6. Alternately, a tunnel under the highway is available a short distance to the west of the trailhead (couple hundred meters or so) if running to/from/across the highway.