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Galloping Goose #499
Trail
17.8 mile
28.6 kilometer
point to point
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
2,187'
667 m
Descent: -650' -198 m
High: 10,214' 3,113 m
Low: 8,109' 2,472 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 13% (7°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“This long, easy trail is rife with stunning scenery and cool history.”
— Nick Wilder
Features
Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers
Description
There are some steep drop-offs to the river below, but with waterfalls, edible wild berries, and just amazing scenery, this is a perfect trail. The grade never exceeds that of a train line, so while it climbs continuously, it's never steep.
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We need help with the following missing trail information:
Photos, Family Friendly, ADA Accessible, Need to Know, Dogs Allowed, Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Nat. Forests
Nov 11, 2019: GMUG to Release SBEADMR 2020 and 2021 Treatments for 30-day Public Comment Period
Nov 7, 2019: GMUG Christmas Tree Permits Available November 18
Nov 7, 2019: GMUG Seeks Comment on Forest Hill Mill and Tailings Washout Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA)
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