Hike McCullough Gulch Waterfall Trail, Breckenridge, Colorado

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The McCullough Gulch Waterfall Trail near Breckenridge is a moderiate 3.6-mile out-and-back trail. From the trailhead you will be hiking on an old mining road through the McCullough Gulch drainage. Eventually you turn onto a trail that leads you to a viewpoint of White Falls. You can continue up the trail to a beautiful alpine lake with a magnificent view of the entire McCullough Gulch drainage. From I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco/Breckenridge, and travel south on Hwy 9 approximately 10 miles to the town of Breckenridge. Continue through Breckenridge on Hwy 9 (Main Street). You will pass the town of Blue River, travel 4 miles and then turn right onto Blue Lakes Road (FDR 850). The parking lot will be on your right. This parking lot is available without a reservation during winter operating months. Parking on McCollough Gulch or Blue Lakes Road is no longer allowed and will be enforced by Summit County - you will need to hike up McCollough Gulch Road to access the McCollough Gulch Trailhead. Parking at this trailhead is available by reservation only. There is also an option to take the shuttle. For more information, please see https://www.parkquandary.com/

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