Hiking · Gunnison, CO
Doctor Gulch Road
Before you go
Live · nearest station Gunnison, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 82°
Storm chance
1% afternoon
Wind
5 mph WSW
UV index
7.1 high
Sun window
6:17 am to 8:09 pm
Distance
3.17mi round trip
Elevation gain
174ft
High point
8,051ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Doctor Gulch Road is a 3.17-mile unpaved route in Gunnison National Forest near Gunnison, Colorado. The trail offers a moderate hike with an elevation gain of 1,220 feet, rising from approximately 9,533 feet to 10,753 feet. Hikers typically complete the route in about two hours. The surface is an unpaved doubletrack that allows motorcycles, ATVs, and highway vehicles, though it functions primarily as a hiking trail. Parking is available at the trailhead. The road provides access to Doctor Park Trail and connects to Bonus Gandy Gulch. Camping is permitted in the surrounding area, including dispersed options within Gunnison National Forest. The trail remains accessible year-round, from January through December, with conditions varying by season.
Trail profile
Gain
174 ft
Avg grade
1%
Steepest
2%
High point
8,051 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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