Fall Hiking · Ouray, CO
Poughkeepsie Gulch Shelf Road
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 85°
Trailhead temp
80° est. at 10,130 ft
Storm chance
7% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SSW
UV index
4.1 moderate
Sun window
6:20 am to 8:11 pm
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
10,130ft
Season
Sep - Nov
About
Poughkeepsie Gulch Shelf Road is a moderate, unpaved road in Uncompahgre National Forest near Ouray, Colorado. The route climbs from approximately 10,130 feet to 11,683 feet, gaining about 1,547 feet over a total length of 2.5 miles. It is managed by the USFS Ouray Ranger District as Trail Number #876. The road is accessible to highway vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, and OHVs, making it suitable for hiking, biking, or driving. Parking is available at the trailhead. The route is typically open from September through November, though a gate closes the road from October 15 through June 30. The trail is pet-friendly. The terrain consists of an unpaved shelf road traversing the side of the mountain. The hike typically takes around two hours to complete.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
10,130 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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