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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Lake Fork of the Gunnison River- Gateview Canyon Road

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

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 2 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

62°

Smoky

Feels like 62°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.1 high

Sun window

6:17 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

4.9mi round trip

Elevation gain

235ft

High point

7,775ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

The Lake Fork of the Gunnison River-Gateview Canyon Road trail is a 4.9-mile point-to-point hike along County Road 64 in Gunnison, Colorado. The route follows an improved dirt road parallel to the river, starting from the Lake Fork Cutoff Road and heading north through Gateview Canyon. The terrain is flat with an elevation of 7,775 feet, classified as easy. The trail takes approximately two hours to complete. Established restrooms are available along the road. The area supports fly fishing, with the river stocked with brown trout, rainbow trout, and fall kokanee salmon. Drivers should watch for vehicles on the road. Parking is available at the trailhead.

Trail profile

Gain

235 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

1%

High point

7,775 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,540 ft
2Trail Marker7,657 ft
3Trail Marker7,775 ft
4Viewpoint7,657 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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