Herman Gulch Trail
Difficulty
Moderate plus (elevation gain 1,600 ft.)Trail Length
5 miles round tripTrail Description
Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area Exit 218.
The trail is an uphill climb the whole way, but a great workout for anyone. It starts in woods on old jeep trail then moves above treeline.
As you hike uphill through the trees there are beautiful wildflowers and trickling streams. The fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers.
Expect to climb over rocks on the trail.
The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground – tiny white and yellow flowers.
Directions
Click Map Below. On I-70 just before Loveland Ski Area, take exit 218. Take an immediate right just off the exit ramp. Parking lot is a short distance from exit.Attractions
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