Butler Gulch

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Hiking – Butler Gulch

From the Jones Pass trailhead at 10,500', we'll hike up the Butler Gulch trail for two hours to about 11,300', and then turn around to return by same route.

  • Thu, Aug 20, 2026
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,300 ft
  • Pace: slow to moderate

From the Jones Pass trailhead at 10,500', we'll hike up the Butler Gulch trail for two hours to about 11,700', and then turn around to return by same route.

If there is interest, social stop at Tommyknockers in Idaho Springs apre hike.

Leave from Wooly Mammoth Ride Share lot Section HH 8 am. Driving distance is 80 mi RT = $24 shared by carpool occupants.

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Butler Gulch


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