Name: Goose Creek Trail #612
Rating: 4.0

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“The popular Goose Creek Trail provides access into the southeast portion of the Lost Creek Wilderness. ”

— Dave Whittaker

Driving Directions GPX File

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Features River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

There are lots of backpacking sites, but the area sees heavy use so plan accordingly.

There are horse corrals near the trailhead that are available for public use.

Description

The trail winds north and eventually ends in Wigwam Park. The trail offers primitive camping, fishing in Goose Creek, and spectacular views of formations of red granite.

A popular day run is to head up the lower Goose Creek Trail to a side trail leading to several historic buildings and the remains of a shaft house dating back to the 1800's.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho and Pike National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 5 votes

#1

in Lost Creek Wilderness

#5390

Overall

4.0 from 5 votes

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Rankings

#1

in Lost Creek Wilderness

#517

in Colorado

#5,390

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A small outcropping gives an incredible view of…

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Goose Creek flowing through a meadow.

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Picture from the tent in a perfect camp spot in…

9.7 Miles 15.6 Kilometers 87% Runnable	2,377' 725 m Ascent -1,070' -326 m Descent
7% Avg Grade (4°) 28% Max Grade (16°)	10,120' 3,084 m High 8,076' 2,462 m Low

Goose Creek Trail #612

9.7 Miles 15.6 Kilometers

87%

2,377' 725 m

-1,070' -326 m

7%

28%

10,120' 3,084 m

8,076' 2,462 m

Shared By Dave Whittaker

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