Cucumber Gulch Nature Preserve

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Cucumber Gulch Nature Preserve

A fragile area of fen wetlands sandwiched between the town of Breckenridge and the ski area, Cucumber Gulch has been turned into a nature preserve to protect important habitat for wildlife including the endangered boreal toad, moose, beaver, and breeding birds including Wilson’s Snipe, Brown Creeper, Wilson’s Warbler, and Lincoln’s Sparrow. Although access to the gulch itself is restricted during the summer, the area is circled by hiking trails through lodgepole and spruce forest that allow many wildlife viewing opportunities. Hairy and American Three-toed Woodpeckers are possible, especially in areas with beetle-killed trees. Osprey may be seen in summer over the ponds. The gulch is bisected by the gondola, and one might see wildlife around the ponds while riding to the top of the ski area. In winter, cross-country skiing is allowed inside the gulch, and visitors must purchase a ski pass.

County: Summit

Directions: From I-70 exit 203, head south on CO 9 through Frisco about 9 miles to Breckenridge. Keep right at the roundabout to stay on CO 9. At second stoplight, turn right onto Ski Hill Road. The Nordic Center parking lot is on the right in about half a mile.

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: Municipal
Admission: Ski pass purchase required for winter access

Restrictions: None

Parking: Paved lot
Lodging: Hotels in Breckenridge

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access:

Elevation: 9800

Latitude: 39.484294
Longitude: -106.056724

Contact Info:

970-453-6855

Amenities

RestroomsNo
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveNo
Camping
Picnic
HuntingNo
FishingNo
2015-03-25T17:16:24-06:00

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