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Fall Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Gunnison State Wildlife Area

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 6 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

83°

Smoky

Feels like 83°

Storm chance

10% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

2.3 low

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

7,724ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

Gunnison State Wildlife Area provides moderate fall hiking near Gunnison, Colorado. The site sits at 7,724 feet and typically requires about two hours to explore. Hiking is available from September through November. A valid hunting or fishing license, or a State Wildlife Area pass, is required for visitors aged 16 and older. Parking is available on-site, and the area allows pets. The trails offer opportunities to observe local wildlife within diverse habitats ranging from high desert to alpine forest.

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Steepest

High point

7,724 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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