Colorado Trail — Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch
1 days · 16.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch is known for
Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 15.7 miles from Rolling Creek Trailhead (Wellington Lake Road / FS-560) to Long Gulch Trailhead. Exits the Lost Creek Wilderness burn zones and enters open parks and lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir forests with a ridge-top section offering wide views.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 27,211 ft to 35,715 ft over 16.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.7 mi · 72%
- Downhill 4.5 mi · 28%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Colorado Trail — Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 4: Rolling Creek (FS-560) to Long Gulch climbs roughly 3,369 ft total — about 208 ft per mile, topping out near 10,925 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.