Poplar Gulch Trail

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Summary


This trail travels north, from the historic townsite of St. Elmo, over a large ridge and drops into Green Timber Gulch and the South Cottonwood drainage. This trail is open to hiking, mountain biking, motorcyle riding and horseback riding.

{ Last know status: Open | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: September 03, 2016 }

Terrain Experience Level


Expert
Unkonwn
Advanced
Unkonwn
Intermediate
Unkonwn
Beginner
Unkonwn

Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
Unknown
Mud
Unknown
Sand
Unknown
Jumps
Unknown
Hill Climbs
Unknown
Hard Pack
Unknown
Gravle
Unknown
Large Loose Rocks
Unknown
Other Hazards
Unknown

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Unknown
4x4
Unknown
SxS
Unknown
Snowmobile
Unknown

Details


Trail Maps

Trail map links from StayTheTrail.org


Map - pdf

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=270804


Map - kmz

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=270802


Map - JPG

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=271749

Open Season

June

Best Season

Summer and Fall

Busiest Season

July and August

Forest Service Links


Forest Service Page

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12690

Directions

From Nathrop, CO, (halfway between Salida and Buena Vista) on Hwy 285, turn onto County Road 162. Travel west on CR 162 for 16 miles to the historic townsite of St. Elmo. As you drive through St. Elmo, watch for a road on the right that travels over a small wooden bridge. Turn right on this road, crossing the bridge and then turn left and travel for .25 miles to the Tincup Pass access road (FR 267). This road travels steeply uphill for .25 miles to a road on the right which takes you to the Popular Gulch

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