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Hiking – Mayhem Gulch

This is the fifth hike in a Women of the Colorado Gold Rush hike series. Each trip features a different character and how her bootprints changed Clolorado Territory.

  • Mon, Nov 3, 2025
  • Denver
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 900 ft
  • Pace: Casual

This hike features Clara Brownl, an African American Pioneer who arrived in Colorado Territory in 1859.  Despite being born into slavery in 1800 somewhere close to Fredricksburg, Virginia she became a landlord and was a successful business woman in Colorado.

Meeting Location:  Mayhem Gulch TH off Hwy 6

Meeting Time:  7:45 am to be ready to hike at 8:00 AM

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