Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse
Frisco, Colorado
Details
Distance
6.03 miles
Elevation Gain
1585 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Michael Gerpe
Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse is an moderate hike to the Boston Mine site and continuing on the offshoot trails. There are also great camping spots.
Getting to the Mayflower Gulch is pretty easy. In the summer months, if you have a high clearance 4WD vehicle, you can drive up to the Boston Mine. This will take 2-miles each way off your hike.
If you're looking to stretch your legs, start your hike at the Mayflower Gulch Trailhead off of Highway 91 just north of Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir. After two miles on the hike, you'll reach the Old Boston mining site. Note, Boston Mine is also a popular destination in the winter as a snowshoeing adventure.
To continue the traverse, there are two offshoots past the Old Boston site, which offer great views and 2-miles roundtrip of extra mileage. For the full Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse experience, it's recommended to add these legs to your adventure.
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Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse Reviews
My parents live in the Midwest and came to visit me in Denver so I decided to take them on a hike here. Dad loves historical places so he was in heaven taking photos of the ghost town. It's close to Denver and a good starter hike for people coming from out of state and need to get acclimated to altitude before diving into longer and more strenuous hikes. Overall it was a good hike, but the one thing I noticed was all the glass on the ground outside the cabins. I picked up two handfuls and put it in an empty ziplock to throw away later. I have no problem drinking and having a good time in nature, but use cans!! That could have been a bad day for one of the many dogs running around.
4.0
This is a truly hidden gem. My family and I can here many times as a child. The creeks, ghost town, snow capped peaks. Amazing view.
5.0
Hiked from the main parking lot up to the mining structures, then took the road that veers right at the top (south I believe), and went up and over the saddle. Not many people on that trail, and some great views!
5.0
Prime spot for wildflowers in mid-July and a great location for night photography.
5.0
This makes such a great day hike as well!
4.0
With sufficient ground clearance, you can drive right up to the meadow. However, if you hike you get extra photo opportunities at a cabin and mining site on the way up. Do bring appropriate gear for the weather. It was noticeably cooler and rainy at the site when we went.
5.0
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