Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

Trip

Hiking – Mayflower Gulch Trailhead

This hike is for for those individuals who are registered on the RMOTHG Turquoise Lake Camp out. We will hike up Mayflower Gulch to the mine and then stop at the tram on the way down.

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,200 ft
  • Pace: moderate casual up/ moderate down

This hike starts at timberline (11,000 ft) and follows an old jeep road that is still used today.  The valley offers spectacular views and mining artifacts that shed light on times past.

We will discuss the time to meet and regristration at the Baby Doe campground during Happy Hour.

Route/Place

Mayflower Gulch Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring your ten essentials and remember that you are above timberline and will require plenty of water and sunscreen.

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