Miners Gulch
Gilpin County, Colorado
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Nearby Towns: Black Hawk, Central City
Nearby Trails: Yankee Hill, Cumberland Gulch, Sheridan Hill
Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Elevation: 9,982 to 10,065 feet

This loop is a fun diversion if you are on Yankee Hill. The scenery is a bit different, and an optional hill keeps things interesting.

You can start at either end. If you start on the east end, you will be at a confusing 4-way intersection. Yankee Hill is on the south and west spurs, while Miners Gulch is on the north spur. The east spur simply loops back around to Yankee Hill.

Shortly into the Miners Gulch trail you will come to an intersection. If you turn left here you will be starting Miners Hill, a short but fun climb back up to Yankee Hill. It is optional, and you can choose to continue straight at the intersection instead if you wish to see the rest of the Miners Gulch trail.

Thsi trail dips down into the shade, so you will often find snow here later in the season compared to other trails in the area. Note that it can be difficult to turn around on the trail in most places.

Information last updated on July 4th, 2010.

Member Reports

• July 3, 2010: ran by Bob S., Gary, Jeffrey, Mark U., Monica and Walt
• August 12, 2006: ran by Bill S., Brian E., Cheryl, Daniel, Ed C., Eric S., Gary, Mark U., Mike S., Monica and Walt

Driving Directions

Follow directions to the Yankee Hill trail and find the Miners Gulch trail close to the west end of Yankee Hill near the Yankee Hill climb.

Meeting Places

Meet in Golden at the Phillips 66 gas station at Highway 93 and Iowa Drive.