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Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead
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Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead, segment of the Colorado Trail extends 17 miles from Rolling Creek Trailhead through the Lost Creek Wilderness to Long Gulch Trailhead. The route is considered more difficult due to the lengthy climb, 6.5 miles, through most of the wilderness area.
The Rolling Creek Trailhead is located at 8,350'. From the trailhead the Colorado Trail follows a road that is gated to motorized traffic. The trail leaves this road shortly after Rolling Creek Trail forks to the left. For most of the trek through the Lost Creek Wilderness the Colorado Trail follows an old logging road that is very distinct. It leaves and rejoins this road to avoid wet ground.
Eventually the trail climbs to 10,610'. After this high point the trail begins to descend into the North Fork Lost Creek drainage. Approximately 2 miles from the high point the trail passes the North Fork Trailhead. This access point may be reached from North Fork Road, 134, via Lost Park Road, 56. At this point the Brookside McCurdy Trail joins the Colorado Trail and they follow the same route for roughly 2.5 miles. When the two split the Colorado Trail follows the creek bed. The Colorado Trail leaves the creek about 2 miles before the Long Gulch Trailhead.
This trail has been rated difficult. Elevation ranges from 8,350 to 10,610 on this 15.5-mile trail.

Facilities: Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead does not provide any facilities.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead.

Best Time To Visit: Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead's peak seasons are summer-fall.

Fees: A parking fee may be charged.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Mechanized and motorized vehicles are not permitted in any wilderness area. This segment of the Colorado Trail is open to foot and horse travel only.

Directions: To get to Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead

From Denver (Eastern terminus) Drive south on 285 to Bailey. In Bailey turn right on to County Road 68. This eventually turns into Forest Road 560. Pass Estabrook and continue traveling on 560 for approximately a mile to a fork in the road. Take the right fork which is Wellington Lake Road #543. Drive about 3 miles to the Rolling Creek Trailhead on the western side of the road.
From Colorado Springs (Eastern terminus) Drive west on Highway 24 to Woodland Park. Turn right on Highway 67 toward Deckers. When at Deckers turn left on County Road 126. Follow 126 past Wigwam and Kelsey Campgrounds to Forest Road 550. Turn left on to 550 and follow it to the second junction of with 543 (Wellington Lake Road). At the second junction of 550 and 543 turn left and travel 1.25 miles to the trailhead.

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South Platte Ranger District
19316 Goddard Ranch Court
Morrison, Colorado 80465
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