Waterloo Gulch

6.9 mi

Distance

1,899 ft

Gain

No verdict for this trail

We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.

What we do know

Inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data

What's missing

No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.

Why you'll love it

Big climb

Out & back

Here's your day, mapped

Waterloo Gulch

AI-suggested draft · review before you go

Building your full AI plan…

Meals

Building your meal plan…

Gear for the day

Building your gear list…

Elevation & route

Distance: 6.9 mi
Elevation gain: 1,899 ft

More about this trail ↓

Photos

Directions & GPX

Get Directions to Trailhead Parking

Permits & access

Managing agency: Routt NF — Hahns Peak/Bears Ears RD

About this trail

Waterloo Gulch is a 7.2-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the Routt National Forest's Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District. The trail provides access to a scenic gulch environment managed by the US Forest Service. This out-and-back route allows hikers to explore Waterloo Gulch at their own pace, with the option to turn around at any point. The 7.2-mile distance represents the round trip to the trail's endpoint, making it a moderate day hike option for visitors to the area. The trail is maintained by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District of Routt National Forest, ensuring it meets Forest Service standards for safety and accessibility. The surrounding landscape reflects the diverse terrain characteristic of the northern Colorado Rockies region. Waterloo Gulch offers a quieter alternative to some of the more heavily trafficked trails in the area, making it suitable for hikers seeking a more solitary experience in the Routt National Forest.