Recreation Region: Dillon Ranger District

Keystone Gulch Road TH #175

Fall 2024: Anticipate second gate at ski area boundary open through 1st season; closing when Keystone begins making snow.

The Keystone Gulch Road follows the boundary of the Keystone Ski Area at the beginning and eventually enters the ski area in the North Peak area. The lower gate for this road remains closed to motorized access later on in the season, typically until July 1, to protect elk calving. The trail gradually climbs through a heavily forested area for about 5 miles. Approximately 2.8 miles from the trailhead you will come to the base area of the Ruby and Santiago Lifts. Approximately 0.7 miles from the summit you will see a trail to the right which will take you to the old Erickson Mine. The mine is approximately 1.0 miles from the main trail. A second gate has been installed on North Peak, by Labonte's Restaurant, which closes that area to motorized access. This is to protect the area from rutting and other resource damage.

General Information

Typically July 1

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.59956

Longitude: -105.97474

Elevation

11,645 ft.

Directions

From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel east on HWY 6 toward Keystone. Travel approximately 6.2 miles and turn right at the traffic light onto Keystone Rd. Turn left immediately and drive 0.3 miles. Turn right at the first road, Soda Ridge Road, and travel 0.5 miles to Keystone Gulch Road. Turn left onto Keystone Gulch Road