Bowen Gulch (#119)
Length: 7.4 miles ONE-WAY
Elevation: 8,832 feet at the Bowen Baker Trailhead; 11,465 feet at Bowen Pass
Trail Description: Begin at the Bowen Baker Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. Begin a steady climb west into the Never Summer Wilderness to the top of Bowen Pass.
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At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Only accessible from Rocky Mountain National Park. Other access closed due to the East Troublesome Fire. |
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Fees: | A daily fee is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park. |
Permit Info: | No permit required to camp overnight in the Never Summer Wilderness. A "no-fee" permit is required to park overnight at the Bowen Baker Trailhead. Contact Rocky Mountain National Park for more details. |
Usage: | Medium |
Best Season: | Hiking conditions are best from July through September. |
Restrictions: | The Bowen Gulch Trail is in the Never Summer Wilderness, therefore wilderness regulations apply:
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Closest Towns: | Grand Lake |
Water: | Lakes and streams; treat water for drinking. |
Restroom: | Practice Leave No Trace principles. |
Operated By: | U.S. Forest Service |
Activities
Backpacking
General Info:
DirectionsTake Highway 34 to Rocky Mountain National Park’s (RMNP) west entrance. From the park entrance, follow Trail Ridge Road (HWY 34) for 6.4 miles to the Bowen/Baker TH parking area.