The Hoodoo Gap Trail #877 begins at an intersection with the Curecanti Trail #870 at the West Elk Wilderness boundary and ends just past Hoodoo Gap. After leaving the Curecanti Trail, the Hoodoo Gap Trail begins a moderate climb to the southeast through aspen forest, crossing Spruce Creek and Hoodoo Creek along the way. The trail does not get a lot of use and is sometimes difficult to follow. Most of the trail is located in aspen trees with few views of the surrounding mountains. It is a good access to Mount Gunnison for those that wish to climb the 12,719 foot peak. After reaching Hoodoo Gap, the trail breaks up into several game trails that can lead a person farther into the Wilderness.
Geo-Ref Trail Map Geo-Reference Instructions
Directions
From Downtown Paonia: Travel east on 2nd Street for approximately 0.85 miles to Paonia Ave. Turn right onto Paonia Ave. and in 0.5 miles, veer left onto Minnesota Creek Road. Follow Minnesota Creek Road for approximately 9 miles to a “Y” in the road. There is a Kiosk at the “Y”. Stay right and follow Forest Service Road #710 approximately 6 miles to Beaver Reservoir. There is parking on the west side of the reservoir. Follow the Curecanti Trail #870 for approximately 6 miles to its intersection with the Hoodoo Gap Trail #877.
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