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Eldorado Canyon State Park: Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail follows an old wagon road known as ‘Crags Boulevard’ up the south wall of Eldorado Canyon to the Crags Hotel, which was completed in 1908 and mysteriously burned down in 1913. Though little remains of this historical curiosity, visitors will enjoy special insight to the canyon’s storied past and intriguing geologic origins. Those seeking a longer trip may continue on the Rattlesnake Loop Trail, an additional 1.4 miles that includes a short spur to the Continental Divide Overlook.

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«Layers of sandstone form the colorful walls of Eldorado Canyon»
Layers of sandstone form the colorful walls of Eldorado Canyon
Layers of sandstone form the colorful walls of Eldorado CanyonRocky Mountain Juniper trees grow along the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail - Juniper berries provide a cruical food source for animals during winterThe Rattlesnake Gulch Trail offers great views of rock climbers in Eldorado CanyonResilient Yucca plants dot the slopes of the Rattlesnake Gulch TrailIronically, rattlesnakes are uncommon on the Rattlesnake Gulch TrailThe Rattlesnake Gulch Trail climbs quickly, providing dramatic views of Eldorado Canyon