Recreation Region: Dillon Ranger District
Wilder Gulch TH #75
This is a pleasant 3½ mile hike from the parking lot at Vail Pass to the top of Ptarmigan Pass. There are potential opportunities for viewing a variety of wildlife and wildflowers. The trail ascends gently while it passes in and out of coniferous forests and meadows. At the end of the Wilder Gulch trail you will come to a 4WD road that you can follow up to Ptarmigan Pass. Ptarmigan Pass offers fantastic views of the northern Sawatch Range and the west side of the Gore Range.
General Information
Summer:
Winter: See Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area for details.
- Closed to motor vehicles and mountain bikes
- Open to hiking and horseback riding
Winter: See Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area for details.
Getting There
Elevation
11,768 ft.
Directions
From I-70 take Exit 190, Vail Pass Rest Area, and go to the rest area on the west side of I-70. Park in the designated area. From the parking area travel south, paralleling the interstate until you reach the first major drainage, this is Wilder Gulch.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
