Coulson Gulch Trailhead
Coulson Gulch Trailhead provides access to Coulson Gulch Trail. This trail drops south at a moderate grade, crossing back and forth across a mostly dry streambed. At the open meadow area of Higgins Park, it joins the Button Rock Road (a turn to the east leads into City of Longmont's Button Rock Preserve and Ralph Price Reservoir). Coulson Gulch Trail follows the old road one mile south to the North Saint Vrain Creek. The old road connects to the Button Rock Trail near Higgins Park. The trail and bridge further south was severely damaged in the flood of 2013.
General Information
Motorized vehicles prohibited.
Fishing and hunting are allowed in accordance with regulations established by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Dogs must be on a hand held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.249964
Longitude: -105.410657
Elevation
7,700 feet
Directions
From Lyons, travel 9.5 miles west on U.S. Highway 36. Turn southwest onto Larimer County Road (CR) 47. Follow CR 47 for three miles and veer left onto National Forest System Road 118 as the paved road curves right to enter Big Elk Meadows subdivision. Coulson Gulch Trailhead is to the left immediately after NFSR 118 crosses the cattle guard.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Certified weed-free hay is required.
