The Long Gulch Trailhead provides access to a portion of the Colorado Trail (segment 4) that runs just outside of the Lost Creek Wilderness Area, which is available to mountain bikers. Hikers interested in entering the wilderness on the Colorado Trail may want to consider using the Rock Creek Trailhead that is just north of Long Gulch.
Directions
From Jefferson, travel north on Highway 285 and turn right on County Road 56 (Lost Creek Road) and travel 10 miles to the trailhead on your left.