Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District
Herman Gulch Trail - CDT Segment
Current Conditions
Reduced capacity 6/1-6/22: A new vault toilet will be installed. Construction equipment and staging will take up approximately half the parking lot, so please plan accordingly and leave plenty of space for workers.
Beginning at the Herman Gulch Trailhead, starting on an old sawmill road, the trail emerges out of the forested trees within a few miles. The subalpine flowers add beauty to an otherwise rocky terrain. Towards the top of the trail, rock cairns lead the way to Herman Lake. This trail is a section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
#98
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Herman Gulch Trailhead
Directions
I-70 westbound, take exit 218, three miles west of Bakerville.
Nearby Recreation Sites
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
These recreation sites and trail segments are located along the Continental Divide Trail.