About Mckenzie Gulch #1869
This wooded trail travels from West Brush Creek up to the Powerline Road #414, following McKenzie Gulch with a moderate climb through aspen, mountain maple and wild rose. As the elevation rises the vegetation changes to aspen mixed with spruce and fir. The trail is faint in some areas but easily found again, be sure not to follow any cattle trails. There are a number of switchbacks to accommodate the rise in elevation.* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.
How to Get There
From I-70 exit 147 for Eagle, turn south on Eby Creek Rd to the Route 6 roundabout.At roundabout, turn right (west) on Route 6/Grand Ave and travel 0.8 miles to next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road.Continue 1.6 miles to Brush Creek Road, and take a right on Brush Creek Road.Follow Brush Creek Rd for roughly 9 miles to the fork of East and West Brush Creek.Take a right onto West Brush Creek Rd., FDR 400, and travel for 2.4 miles to the trailhead sign on the right side of the road. Park here and follow the trail uphill to the west.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Mckenzie Gulch #1869
Heading to Mckenzie Gulch #1869? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Mckenzie Gulch #1869?
No central reservation system listed for Mckenzie Gulch #1869. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10082526) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Mckenzie Gulch #1869?
From I-70 exit 147 for Eagle, turn south on Eby Creek Rd to the Route 6 roundabout.At roundabout, turn right (west) on Route 6/Grand Ave and travel 0.8 miles to next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the third right onto Sylvan Lake Road.Continue 1.6 miles to Brush Creek Road, and take a right on Brush Creek Road.Follow Brush Creek Rd for roughly 9 miles to the fork of East and West Brush Creek…
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