Posted on by jim

A nice easy 7 mile day hike up a beautiful canyon/gulch just outside of Breckenridge, Colorado. With Quandary Peak on our left and Atlantic Peak in front of us, we had the mountain views with the easy valley hike.
Despite being August, elevation in Colorado is no joke, and we were very happy to have had our layers with us for this one.

Poured Rock

Poured Rock
These massive slabs look like they were poured from a mixing bowl.

Looking Back Down

Looking Back Down
A view back down towards the McCullough Gulch trailhead.

Jagged Peaks

Jagged Peaks
Enjoying a view of these jagged peaks from McCullough Gulch. I believe the rounded one is Atlantic Peak, which we see from the opposite side in a few days from Mayflower Gulch.

Breaktime

Breaktime
Taking a break high up in McCullough Gulch

Watch Your Step

Watch Your Step
Colette carefully moves along a narrow rock ledge as we head back down.

McCullough Gulch

McCullough Gulch
Google Earth visualization of the McCullough Gulch Trail track and elevation profile