Butler Gulch Hike

Heads up…the trail up to the saddle is super steep with loose rock. But we will take our time…because the views from the saddle are spectacular.

Difficulty: about 6 to 6.5 miles with about 1800+ feet elevation gain.

We hike as a group and hike at an average moving pace of about 2.5mph (slower up…faster down). Everyone is expected to wait at all intersections & periodically otherwise so that no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Let’s hike the Butler Gulch trail. There will be shade on the first half. The second half is above treeline with spectacular views of peaks and wildflowers all around in the summer. In addition, we will pass some old mining remnants. This lollipop Loop has a very steep section which we will hike up…hiking poles may be helpful. See the following hike in Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/butler-gulch

DOGS: Allowed and must be under control at all times - see https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28504
Please be sure your dog is well behaved and can handle the length of the walk. Dog owners must clean up pet excrement.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Butler Gulch Trailhead. To get to the Butler Gulch Trailhead, you can click on the alltrails link above and click directions. Or if you use Google maps, you can type in “Butler Gulch Trailhead” for directions.

We wait 5 minutes for late arrivals…but no longer as that is inconsiderate to those arriving timely. So please allow extra time to get to the trailhead.

IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 2 hikes, you will be booted from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, bug repellant, sunglasses, hat, gloves, hiking poles (if you find them helpful), and anything else you deem essential.

WEATHER: Here is the NOAA forecast for the hike location. For hourly temps, wind, precipitation, etc., click “Hourly Weather Forecast” in the upper right. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.76943000000006&lon=-105.85389999999995

REQUIRED WAIVER: if you have not already done so, you must sign the updated waiver with our new meetup name prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p728z28jjuwdzws/Waiver%20Corona.pdf?dl=0
If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike timely.