Gore Range Trail #60
The Gore Range Trail runs the north-south length of the Dillon Ranger District portion of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. The trail begins at the Copper Mountain exit along Interstate 70 and finishes in the Spring Creek area north of Green Mountain Reservoir. The trail climbs over Uneva and Eccles Passes before dropping below treeline. It then climbs in and out of numerous drainages as it travels north.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area
Hikers and equestrians only.
Address: 680 Blue River Parkway Silverthorne, CO 80498
Phone: (970) 468-5400
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m-3 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.DRDMailroom@usda.gov
Getting There
Directions
Southern Trailhead: From westbound I-70 take Exit 196, Scenic Overlook, and park in the spaces provided. From eastbound I-70 travel to Exit 198, Officers Gulch, and turn left at the stop sign. Travel underneath I-70 and take the westbound on-ramp for I-70. Travel on I-70 westbound and take Exit 196, Scenic Overlook, and park in the spaces provided.
Northern Trailhead: From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 for approximately 27 miles into Grand County. Turn left onto Spring Creek Road, Grand County Road 10. Follow Spring Creek Road (CR 10) for 6.8 miles and continue straight on FDR 23 after you cross a cattle guard where there is a BLM bulletin board. In a few miles you will pass the National Forest Boundary where there is a kiosk. At the next junction turn left onto FDR #1832. Follow this road until it ends at the Gore Range Trailhead.
