Snowshoe Trail Conditions 
Butler Gulch Trail
:: This trail is part of the Butler Gulch area::
Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski snow conditions and trail information for Butler Gulch Trail Near Empire, Colorado.
Added By: Snowbody on 2007-02-27
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Trail Description:
Leaving the same trailhead as for Jones Pass Road you will quickly come to a fork in the trail. Jones Pass heads up and right (and allows snowmobiles), while Butler Gulch heads off to the left, with a gate that is sometimes closed.
The trail climbs and ends at an abandoned mine after approximately 2.80 miles. There is a clearing about 1 mile in that most people seem to turn around at. Be aware that the area is also popular for back-country skiing so you may have to yield the trail to skiers coming down the hill.
Most Recent Comments about Butler Gulch Trail
On 2009-01-02 10:57:51 Snowbody said about this trail:
Did the whole trail yesterday (January 1, 2008), found out that it gets much steeper just past where we usually stop. Plenty of snow, it was well-packed (saw some people in just hiking boots on part of the trail.) Snowshoes recommended when you get to the steep part. A bit windy, and sprinkles of snow falling, but good weather overall.
On 2007-02-27 06:14:28 Snowbody said about this trail:
Visited Feb 24, 2007. The trail was completely covered, as were the surrounding hills in the Gulch. Plenty of snowpack, didn't see a rock all day! It was also blowing and snowing while we were there, though I do not think there was much accumulation.
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GPS Waypoint Coordinates for Butler Gulch Trail
- Winter Trailhead: 39.77049 , -105.85213
- Fork from Jones Pass Road: 39.77073 , -105.85523
- End of Trail: 39.75421 , -105.87397
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