Hiking the
Gold Dust Trail No. 653:
This trail provides access to Boreas Pass via the old Boreas Pass Wagon Road, which it connects to after crossing FDR 406. Much of the trail above County Road 50 generally follows an old flume which diverted water from North Tarryall Creek and its tributaries to mining operations located in the upper Tarryall Drainage. Water is not available at the trail heads or at Selkirk Campground. This trail is also a popular cross-country ski trail.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Gold Dust Trail No. 653
Best Seasons: Summer to Winter
Length of Trail: 5 - 10 miles
Elevation at Trailhead: 11000 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 11000 to 10000 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: The Gold Dust Trail begins off the Church Camp Road in the town of Como. The trailhead is approximately 5.5 miles from US Highway 285. There is a wide spot for parking in the road approximately .3 miles past the trailhead. There is also access along County Road 50, approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the Boreas Pass Road turnoff.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
PO Box 219
Fairplay, CO, 80440
719-836-2031
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