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Ute Trailhead access

The Ute Trailhead provides access to the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Area via a 4. 5-mile trail descending over 1,200 feet to the Gunnison River.

The trailhead offers two campsites with shade structures, picnic tables, vault toilet, and informational kiosk, with a self-serve fee station ($3 day use, $5 day use & camping per person).

Note that Ute Road requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles to reach the trailhead, located 2. 5 miles from the nearest road access near Olathe, Colorado.


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