At the trail junction of the Colorado Trail and the Willis Gulch cutoff trail (coming directly from Willis Gulch Trailhead), there is a bridge crossing the creek running down from Willis Lake. In the spring and early summer months, this "creek" is somewhat raging and is a beautiful cascade from the upper alpine lake all the way down to Lake Creek.

Matthew

July 12, 2023

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At the trail junction of the Colorado Trail and the Willis Gulch cutoff trail (coming directly from Willis Gulch Trailhead), there is a bridge crossing the creek running down from …

Matthew

July 12, 2023

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At the trail junction of the Colorado Trail and the Willis Gulch cutoff trail (coming directly from Willis Gulch Trailhead), there is a bridge crossing the creek running down from …

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1. Willis Gulch and Sheep Gulch Trail

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2. Hope Pass via Willis Gulch Trail

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3. Willis Gulch Loop

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Hike the difficult 3.4-mile Willis Gulch Loop in San Isabel National Forest, gaining 863 feet with views of alpine lakes and aspen groves.

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Bridge Over Willis Creek at Colorado Trail and Willis Gulch Junction

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