Trip
Hiking – Red Mountain Pass - Spirit Gulch Trail
Hike on an old mining road past the Barstow mine and into an upper basin.
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Jill Mattoon
Primary Leader
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Western Slope
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0
- Elevation Gain: 1,370 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,040 ft
- Pace: casual
- 9 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:30 to carpool to trailhead, as parking is limited at the trailhead, which is right on Hwy. 550.
. Beautiful views of the Red Mountains. Hiking poles are useful for walking on the old road. Leashed dogs welcome.
Ouray Visitor Center/Hot Springs Pool parking lot on the west side of Hwy. 550
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