Officers Gulch

Trip

Hiking – Officers Gulch Pond Trail to scenic overlook

Start at Officer's Gulch Pond, then hike counter-clockwise around it. Join another trail and head south, connecting with a power line road. Return on dirt roads to connect with the other side of Officer's Gulch Pond.

  • Wed, Jun 18, 2025
  • Gore Range
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Beginner, Easy. No scrambling
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 540 ft
  • Pace: 1 - 1.2 mph average

I may not send out e-mails prior to the hike unless I plan to cancel or change something.

By signing up for this trip you agree to have your e-mail address shared with other participants and photos of you shared in Facebook or other media.  If you decide to cancel, you agree to do so yourself using the CMC website, and to not contact the leader unless the trip is already closed. If you have to cancel after the trip is closed for registration, please TEXT the leader at 303-888-0559 by 7:00 am the morning of the trip.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the leader at least 5 days in advance of the trip start date.

If you have any known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader via e-mail prior to the trip.  If you have known exposure to a COVID-positive case within 5 days of this trip, please do not come. Do not come if you are sick. 

Bring the usual: 10 Essentials 

NO PETS please 

With that in mind, 

- If you know you won't make this trip, please cancel off the roster as soon as you know. You can use the cancel button on the CMC site under "Members", "my trips", then select the trip and select "cancel reservation". If you have to cancel the morning of the trip, please TEXT the leader at 303-888-0559 by 7 am the morning of the trip.

Meet 8:30 a.m. at Officers Gulch Parking:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Officer's+Gulch+-+Parking/@39.5375173,-106.1420117,17.22z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x876a5fcd10e6973f:0xc394183965706d2c!8m2!3d39.5378405!4d-106.1442804!16s%2Fg%2F1q6jj7wl8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEyOS4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Plan to have lunch at a picnic table (if available) back near the parking lot.

Gore Range members may sign up in advance with leader.

Route/Place

Officers Gulch


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Trekking poles optional.

Before or after the hike you are welcome to stay and fish.

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