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Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77)

The Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail is a 2.3 mile trail plus a 4.4 mile loop trail. Far from the boreal (northern) forest of the upper Great Lakes region and Canada, is a small unique community know as Dugout Gulch Botanical Area. Relic boreal plants find refuge in the moist, cool gulches. These survivors are referred to as boreal disjuncts. The boreal forests of Canada once extended as far south as Nebraska. With their retreat at the end of the Ice Age, boreal plants gave way to species adapted…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 44.4807098, -104.11888491

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  • Crow Peak Trailhead (Trail #64)
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77) reservable?

Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77) is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77)?

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