Gold Star Canyon

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Gold Star Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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Difficulty:‌2A I (v1a1 I)
Raps:‌0
Metric
Overall: ⟷1.9mi
Approach:1h ⟷1mi ↑580ft
Descent:1h ⟷0.7mi ↓500ft
Exit: ⟷585ft ↓20ft
Red Tape:‌No permit required
Shuttle:‌None
Vehicle:Passenger
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Condition Reports:
8 Apr 2025

"Lower Gold Star contains a nice series of downclimbs for beginners or older kids, but will be unchallenging for most experienced canyoneers on its own

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Introduction[edit]

Gold Star Canyon is a fun and quick canyon scramble. Easy yet still fun enough to make it worthwhile. Trailhead is pull-off on South Broadway Road. Trailhead sign with information about hike up to canyon is available. No restrooms. Trailhead is at 39.0907,-108.6900.

Approach[edit]

From trailhead follow obvious trail up to top on canyon staying west of canyon. Once at top of main canyon drainage, 39.0833, -108.6968.

Descent[edit]

Follow canyon down with a few fun downclimbs until canyon opens up and return to trailhead.

  • Rabbit Hole
  • up/downclimb or bypass DCL
  • DC
  • DC
  • DC

Exit[edit]

Red tape[edit]

A National Park's pass or a Colorado National Monument entrance fee is required.

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Background[edit]

Credits

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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