Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse

Mayflower Gulch
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Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse
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Distance
6.03 miles
Elevation Gain
1585 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Forest
Easy Parking
Wildflowers
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Michael Gerpe

Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse is an moderate hike to the Boston Mine site and continuing on the offshoot trails. There are also great camping spots.

Getting to the Mayflower Gulch is pretty easy. In the summer months, if you have a high clearance 4WD vehicle, you can drive up to the Boston Mine. This will take 2-miles each way off your hike. 

If you're looking to stretch your legs, start your hike at the Mayflower Gulch Trailhead off of Highway 91 just north of Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir. After two miles on the hike, you'll reach the Old Boston mining site. Note, Boston Mine is also a popular destination in the winter as a snowshoeing adventure. 

To continue the traverse, there are two offshoots past the Old Boston site, which offer great views and 2-miles roundtrip of extra mileage. For the full Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse experience, it's recommended to add these legs to your adventure. 

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Alyssa Teboda
7/7/2020
Great hike for visiting guests but popular area
My parents live in the Midwest and came to visit me in Denver so I decided to take them on a hike here. Dad ...
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Lucas Bremer
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6/22/2020
Great break from the ski resorts
This is a truly hidden gem. My family and I can here many times as a child. The creeks, ghost town, snow capped peaks. Amazing view.
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Tyler Shepard
7/11/2016
Great views!
Hiked from the main parking lot up to the mining structures, then took the road that veers right at the top (south I believe), ...
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Jason Hatfield
10/26/2015
Hot wildflower spot
Prime spot for wildflowers in mid-July and a great location for night photography.
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Matthew Eaton
10/5/2015
Great Day Hike
This makes such a great day hike as well!
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Andrew MacGregor
7/31/2015
With sufficient ground clearance, you can drive right up to the meadow. However, if you hike you get extra photo opportunities at a cabin ...
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