Mount Lindsey (Northwest Gully)

Sangre de Cristo • Gardner, Colorado

hardout and back

8.25

Miles

3,500

Elevation Gain (ft)

Hours

14,042

High Point (ft)

Trail Description

Class 2+ standard route up a loose gully on the northwest face. Note: trailhead access has been intermittent due to private-land issues. Check current status before driving down.

Trail Highlights

Class 2+ Northwest Gully

Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

Lily Lake basin views

Access status varies

Best Seasons

☀️summer

🍂fall

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Trail Information

County:Costilla

Nearest City:Westcliffe

Parking Pass:No Pass Required

Dog-Friendly:No

Kid-Friendly:No

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