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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Deadman Gulch Trail

difficultTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 1 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

56°

Smoky

Feels like 56°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

3.5 moderate

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

5.8mi round trip

Elevation gain

239ft

High point

7,910ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Deadman Gulch Trail (Trail #420) is a 5.4-mile loop in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the USFS Gunnison Ranger District. The route begins at Forest Service Road #740 and terminates at FSR #744.2, following Deadman Creek from the Spring Creek side down to Cement Creek via a series of switchbacks. Elevation ranges from 9,428 to 10,630 feet with a total gain of approximately 1,201 feet. The trail surface is dirt and supports hiking, biking, horses, and motorcycles. Primitive campsites are available along the route. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Trail profile

Gain

239 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

2%

High point

7,910 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,671 ft
2Trail Marker7,707 ft
3Trail Marker7,677 ft
4Viewpoint7,910 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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