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Butler Gulch

Butler Gulch is moderate hike or snowshoe near Jones Pass and Henderson mine. Distance typically 6–6.5 miles. Elevation gain typically 1,500–1,800 feet.

Butler Gulch is a forested and alpine valley south of Jones Pass and the Henderson mine. Trailhead is at 10,440 feet along the Jones Pass Road; timberline is about 11,400 feet. The head of the gulch is flanked by extensive talus and rock-glacier deposits and contains a few abandoned mines and glacial moraines.

  • Length: 6.5 mi
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Clear Creek Ranger District (ARNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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