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Hiking · Gunnison, CO

Trail 400 (Star Pass)

difficultTrail 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.

88°

Partly Sunny

Feels like 88°

Storm chance

1% afternoon

Wind

10 mph W

UV index

3.7 moderate

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

5.4mi round trip

Elevation gain

393ft

High point

8,136ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Trail 400, commonly called Star Pass, is a difficult hiking route in the Gunnison area. The trail climbs to a pass topping out at over 12,000 feet. It is accessible year-round. Parking is available at the trailhead. The route offers significant elevation gain and variable trail conditions. Hikers can expect alpine views and wildflowers. The descent into the East Brush Creek drainage is steep and extends for several miles. The trail is often used as an out-and-back or as part of a loop from the Cement Creek side. Starting from the Cement Creek side involves heading up Cement Creek Road and taking a left on Trail 583 to the junction with Trail 400. The US Forest Service notes the trail follows the east branch of Brush Creek.

Trail profile

Gain

393 ft

Avg grade

1%

Steepest

4%

High point

8,136 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead7,743 ft
2Trail Marker8,136 ft
3Trail Marker7,808 ft
4Viewpoint8,114 ft

Latest trail reportgood

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

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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