Mayflower Gulch

From Leadville head north on Hwy 91 for approximately 17 miles from city center (toward Copper Mountain). Continue over the top of the pass and past Clinton Gulch Reservoir.  The paved parking lot entrance is on the right (east) side of the road just past mile marker 16.

A paved parking lot is directly off of Hwy 91. This parking can fill up quickly in the summer, early arrival is recommended.

The trail begins along an old mining road and mining cabin remains start approximately 1 mile from the trail head. The  old Boston Mine Camp remnants are along the trail . This road is still accessible by 4×4 vehicles but there are only a small amount of parking spaces available at the top of the road. The area opens up into a beautiful natural amphitheater of the 10 mile range mountains with meadow in the center. If you are looking to extend your hike you will find a couple additional routes heading up the mountains and toward mining days remains. Please preserve cabins and artifacts by leaving no trace. This trail is popular in summer for wildflower viewing and winter with spectacular views and snowshoe/backcountry ski access in the winter.

The road can be muddy with water crossings during spring run-off.  When recreating in the winter be sure to check our backcountry resources and avalanche reports.

US Forest Service