McNasser Gulch  |
| Maps: |
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| USGS 7.5' Map: |
Independence Pass |
| Statistics: |
| Difficulty: |
Number: |
Miles: |
Altitude: |
Obstacles: |
Time: |
| Easy 2 |
FR394 |
1.10 |
10,790 to 11,400 ft. |
NA |
0.5 to 1 hour |
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| County: |
Chaffee |
| Adopted by: |
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| Managed by: |
Pike/San Isabel National Forest, Leadville District |
810 Front Street, Leadville, CO 80461 |
(719)486-0749 |
| Summary: |
McNasser Gulch 4WD road leaves the South Fork Lake Creek (FR391) road and follows the gulch below Ouray Peak. |
| Attractions: |
Trail Head access. |
Seasonal
Closure: |
Natural - Closed by heavy snows.
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| Best Time: |
June - May still have snow at the end
July - Best
August - Best
September - Best
October - Watch for early snowstorms |
Trail Heads
Accessed: |
Graham Gulch, FT1506 - Hiking
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| Camping: |
There is one dispersed campsite after the switchback and one at the trail head where the road is gated. |
| Base Camp: |
This would be a good area to base camp and explore the other roads in the area, or to hike the trails into the Wilderness. |
| Fall Colors: |
Good - There are aspen groves along the gulches in this area.
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| Navigation: |
From Leadville, CO. head south on Harrison Ave toward East 8th Street. Continue onto Silver Drive for 0.3 miles. Continue onto US-24 E/Front Street. Continue to follow US-24 E for 14.3 miles. Turn right onto CO-82 W and go 14.5 miles. Turn left onto 82C / FR391 at the parking area and go 0.9 miles. Continue onto FR391 for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto McNasser Gulch road, FR394.
From Buena Vista, CO. head north on US-24 W toward W Sterling Ave and go 19.1 miles. Turn left onto CO-82 W and go 14.5 miles. Turn left onto 82C / FR391 at the parking area and go 0.9 miles. Continue onto FR391 for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto McNasser Gulch road, FR394.
From Aspen, CO head east on W Main Street toward S Garmisch Street and go 0.5 miles. Continue onto S Original Street and go 0.1 miles. Turn left onto CO-82 E/E Cooper Ave and continue to follow CO-82 E for 28.4 miles crossing over Independence Pass. Turn right onto 82C / FR391 at the parking area and go 0.9 miles. Continue onto FR391 for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto McNasser Gulch road, FR394.
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| History: |
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| Description: |
The McNasser Gulch 4WD road follows a short gulch off of the South Fork Lake Creek 4WD road.
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McNasser Gulch
photo by:
Adam M |
It climbs two switchbacks and ends at a gate in a small meadow on the side of Ouray Peak. Beyond the gate is the Graham Gulch Hiking Trial which climbs to a saddle on Ouray Peak and then drops down into Graham Gulch.
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Data updated - November 6, 2018
4WD Road driven - September 4, 2018
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