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Fall Hiking · Glenwood Springs, CO

Babbish Gulch Trailhead

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Before you go

Live · nearest station Glenwood Springs, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:12 pm.

64°

Smoky

Feels like 64°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0.3 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:12 pm

Roaring Fork at Glenwood Springs is running 539 cfs, water 59°.

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

8,594ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

The Babbish Gulch Trailhead serves as the access point for a trail system located at the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs. The primary route is a loop measuring approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) with an elevation range of 8,483 to 9,411 feet. The trail is rated moderate and typically takes 1 hour and 34 minutes to complete. It is open for hiking from September through November, though the area is also used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter and mountain biking in summer. Parking is available at the trailhead, and dogs are permitted. The trail lies within White River National Forest and is managed by Sunlight Mountain Resort.

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Steepest

High point

8,594 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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