Rosa Gulch

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

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Trailhead is located above the ARGO mine in Idaho Springs, CO. NO PARKING is allowed at the ARGO or trailhead currently. Park in Town and ride to the trailhead. The Clear Creek Greenway connects all of the town's key areas to the trails. Colorado Boulevard offers the most convenient parking options.
Area Parking Map: comba.org/virginiacanyonmou…

This trail is the main climb for the Virginia Canyon Mountain Park to access other trails and is hiking (multi-directional) and biking uphill only. From the trailhead, the trail climbs continuously but gently zig-zagging up the mountain for 2 miles and reaches the Hub, a saddle about half way up the trail with a spectacular view of Clear Creek.

At the Hub hikers can either turn around and return to the trailhead or continue gently climbing uphill 2 more miles to the top of the mountain. Bikes can also continue climbing Rosa Gulch to access the bike-only downhill trail Drop Shaft located at the top of the mountain. The views from the top of Rosa Gulch trail are worth the hike. Hikers must return down the Rosa Gulch trail from the top. Hikers can also access the 10 Day Jacks hiking-only trail from the Hub.

Hikers and bikes can also access the Morning Star and Buttermilk Peak climbing trail from the Hub area.