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    Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike

    Difficulty
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    Very Hard
    Duration
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    6.5-9h
    Distance
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    18.0 km
    Elevation
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    1,183 m
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    The Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike is a unique adventure in the Sawatch Mountain Range that guides intrepid adventurers up not one, but three dramatic summits. Exhibiting the diversity and beauty of the high country, this trek is not one you are going to want to miss!

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    Route Description for Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike

    The Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike is an epic journey in the Sawatch Mountain Range. Hike through pine forest and the rugged alpine tundra as you make your way up to the summits. Reserved for experienced hikers, this excursion demands stamina and preparation, so make sure that you are acclimated to the area’s elevation and ensure you are properly equipped before commencing this hike. The terrain is technical, steep, and will require scrambling in sections. Consider trekking poles, microspikes, and a sturdy pair of hiking boots to better navigate the trail. Note: a trail GPS is necessary, as most of this route travels along primitive, unmarked paths.

    Your trek along the Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike begins at the South Winfield Trailhead. From the parking lot, hike southwest along Clear Creek Road before turning left onto an unmarked, primitive trail up Lulu Gulch. Navigate a seemingly never-ending set of switchbacks through the pine forest before, topping the timberline into the alpine tundra. With the help of the trail GPS, you will soon summit Middle Mountain, at which point, you will head south across the saddle to Browns Peak. Revel in the vistas, then continue south to Huron Peak, where you can rest and rehydrate as you take in the sweeping alpine views from atop the mountain.

    When you are ready, begin your descent by tracking the North Huron Trail west, following it down the slope of the dramatic peak. You will meet the trail’s end at the Clear Creek South Fork Trailhead. From here, keep right and hike along Clear Creek Road back to your vehicle.

    Getting to the Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike Trailhead

    The Huron Peak via Lulu Gulch Hike departs from the South Winfield Trailhead and parking lot on Clear Creek Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Dispersed Backcountry Camping

    • When to do

      May-October

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Poor

    • Crowd Levels

      Low

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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