Goose Creek Trail #612

4.5 ( 11 )

Trail

9.7 mile 15.6 kilometer point to point
87% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 2,377' 725 m
Descent: -1,070' -326 m
High: 10,120' 3,084 m
Low: 8,076' 2,462 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 28% (16°)

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Trail shared by Dave Whittaker

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Wildfires have scorched the area near the trailhead.

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

— Dave Whittaker

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.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pike National Forest - South Platte Ranger District

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Trail Ratings

4.5 from 11 votes

#1

in Lost Creek Wilderness

#714

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4.5 from 11 votes

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4 Star		36%
3 Star		9%
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#1

in Lost Creek Wilderness

#103

in Colorado

#714

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A small outcropping gives an incredible view of the unique rock formations of the Lost Creek Wilderness.

A small outcropping gives an incredible view of…

Goose Creek crossing

Goose Creek crossing

More unique rock formations that can be seen from the Goose Creek Trail.

More unique rock formations that can be seen fr…

Goose Creek flowing through a meadow.

Goose Creek flowing through a meadow.

A large beaver pond provides pleasant scenery along the Wigwam Trail #609.

A large beaver pond provides pleasant scenery a…

Picture from the tent in a perfect camp spot in Reservoir Gulch.

Picture from the tent in a perfect camp spot in…

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