Gooseberry Springs Trail

How to prepare for your hike: Bring something warm. I did this hike four days before the summer solstice and there was still snow at the top. The windchill was strong at the top so I had put on a hoodie. The drive up there is an unpaved dirt road. You're looking at about 17 minutes of driving on dirt as you make your way up to the trail head. Drive safely. It gets steep and arduous, especially at the end with the last two switchbacks. Bring water and a snack.
Dec 24th, 2023

Felt like we had the whole mountain to ourselves. Very nice hike.
Sep 15th, 2023

This was an AWESOME hike!! Great trail and absolutely beautiful! It is probably rated hard because you start at 9,000 and go to 11,000. One part in the middle is tough because it is definitely an uphill trail. Not scrabbly though, just up a mountain. When we were coming down we almost missed the turn to the trail (there is a road too)--ooops. We are looking forward to doing it in the fall before it snows so we can see the aspens. Restrooms: No restrooms!
Jul 22nd, 2023

The trail was great (6/21/23) but the access road to the trailhead was terrible - not the entire road but 3 separate stretches of the road were covered with big sharp rocks. I was in a car so I had to take it as a snail pace and hope my tires could make it. Luckily my tires were ok, but I recommend a truck or jeep.
Jul 3rd, 2023

My car made it up this road OK without 4x4 or high clearance. Might get slippery/muddy when wet.
Jun 1st, 2023