Topaz Mountain/Wallace Gulch

4.3/5 (26 reviews)
Topaz Mountain and Wallace Gulch 4x4 trails wind their way up through the forested hillsides of North Tarryall Peak and Topaz Mountain on the south side of Lost Park near Jefferson, Colorado from Lost Creek to an altitude just over 11,300 feet and back down again. As you pass through the pine, fur a...Read More
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Highlights of Topaz Mountain/Wallace Gulch

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Highest Elevation
11246 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
06/15 - 12/31
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
446/854
Nearest Town
Jefferson
Nearest Services
Fairplay
Management Agency
Pike National Forest
District
South Park Ranger District

Overview

Topaz Mountain and Wallace Gulch 4x4 trails wind their way up through the forested hillsides of North Tarryall Peak and Topaz Mountain on the south side of Lost Park near Jefferson, Colorado from Lost Creek to an altitude just over 11,300 feet and back down again. As you pass through the pine, fur and spruce forests punctuated by gorgeous green meadows, you are treated to occasional glimpses of the peaks of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area north and east, across the valley. On the way down Wallace Gulch, back toward Lost Creek, you encounter a relic of a bygone era as you come across the rusting carcass of an old pickup truck. Wildflowers are abundant in the spring and early summer while changing aspen grace the view in the fall. There are many opportunities for camping making this a great place for a peaceful weekend get-a-way.

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38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
26 Community Reviews
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