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![[A Jeep Cherokee near Old Chinaman's Gulch]](../images/lngwtrjp.jpg) |
  Old Chinaman's Gulch is an old trail near Buena Vista. A while ago,
access to the trail was blocked by a private company. Recently however, a local 4x4 club
has found a back door (Directions Below). Located just
outside of Buena Vista, Old Chinaman's Gulch can be easily driven as a day trip from
Denver (about 2 hours away) The trail is a fun drive with the majority of difficulty
coming from some really tight trees (a good spotter is required) and some large rocks
(High clearance required!)
The staff at COSports has not driven this trail and thus, no trail report is available.
Any person interested in submitting a trip report for Old Chinaman's Gulch (along with
pictures) should E-MAIL COSports
A group of Jeep XJ's drove this trail this fall and here are some pictures from their trip:
These are the Directions from Denver.
Take 285 to Johnsonville. As you pass Johnsonville start watching the mile markers. Near
mile marker 221 you will see Rd #307 on the left.
Take Rd #307 (it is a dirt road that runs along a stream). There will be a right turn
toward Castle Rock Gulch.
Take this turn. The road runs through (or near) some private property and past several
nice beaver lodges. You will come upon Rd #300 on the right.
Take Rd #300. Rd #300 will split with Rd #300 going left(toward Bald Mountain Gulch) and
Rd #300A going right (toward Arnold Gulch). (The GPS coordinates for this turn are N38 47
464 W106 02 598)
Take Rd #300A. The road to Arnold Gulch dead ends at a cable crossing the road. Just
before it dead ends there is a road to the right. This is the beginning of Old Chinaman's
Gulch. (If you get to the cable then turn around and the road will be the first on your
left). The GPS coordinates for this point are N38 48 082 W106 03 121.
Old Chinaman's Gulch is a loop trail that starts here. Shortly after the start you will
come to a Y. Either road will let you run the trail but taking the left makes the trail
easier.
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