Gate Closure Bypass

Roosevelt National Forest · 355 ft one way · about 5 min

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Route view:
Distance355 ftcomputed
Elevation gain25 ftcomputed
Elevation loss0 ftnone in this directioncomputed
Est. time5 minNaismith's rulecomputed
Highest point9,976 ftcomputed
Lowest point9,947 ftcomputed
Route typeNot a loopone way or out and backunknown
SurfaceDirtfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
StartEnd20 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.

Overview

Gate Closure Bypass is mapped as a trail of 355 ft in Roosevelt National Forest. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.

It runs between 9,947 ft and 9,976 ft above sea level, a difference of 30 ft.

The mapped surface is dirt.

Estimates

  • Computed effort band: easy (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
  • Estimated time 5 min one way by Naismith's rule, which assumes steady walking and adds time for climbing. Real time varies.

Before you rely on this

  • No water source is mapped for this trail. That may only mean nobody has mapped one, so carry your own water.
  • Check the land manager for closures, seasonal rules and permits before you go; none of that is verified here.

Elevation

9,947 ft9,961 ft9,976 ft0354 ft

Hover, tap, or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a point; it is shown on the map too.

Elevation along the trail from start (left) to end (right) as drawn. Values are computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed. No sustained section is steeper than about 12%.

Before you go

Parking
No parking is mapped near the start. not verified
Trailhead and directions
Start at 39.98259, -105.57790. Directions to the start ↗
Permits and fees
We have no verified permit or fee details. Official pages: Roosevelt National Forest ↗, Boulder County ↗. not verified
Dogs
No dog rule is tagged. not verified
Water
No water is mapped. Carry your own. not verified
Toilets and facilities
None mapped. not verified
Accessibility, bikes and horses
No access details are tagged. not verified
Seasonal rules, closures and hazards
Not verified here. Check the land manager (Roosevelt National Forest ↗) and read the hiker condition reports below. No report does not mean the trail is open or safe. not verified

Weather at the trailhead

Sat56° / 35°Sunny0% precip
Sun55° / 36°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon52° / 36°Partly Sunny14% precip
Tue52° / 37°Mostly Sunny11% precip
Wed55° / 39°Mostly Sunny6% precip
Thu56° / 37°Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers36% precip
Fri51° / 32°Rain And Snow Showers Likely56% precip

Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:20 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 17, 12:46 AM. Mountain weather changes fast and can differ a lot by elevation: check the official forecast for your route before you go.

Recent conditions

Reports come from Arête members, not from land managers. They show when something was seen, not whether it is still true. Check official sources before you go.

No condition reports in the last 30 days. Conditions are unknown, not necessarily good.

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Photos and places from hikers

Added by community members and checked by our team before they appear. Photos have their location data removed. These are not official information.

No approved photos or places yet.

Nearby trails

Data, sources and how the numbers are made
Length355 ftcomputed
Route typeNot a loopunknown
SurfaceDirtfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain (as drawn)25 ftcomputed
Elevation loss (as drawn)0 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 5 min one way as drawn (Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances. Gain and loss describe the direction the line is drawn; the route view above shows the other direction and out and back. Elevation is computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed.

© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/17/2026. View the source record

Frequently asked questions

How long is Gate Closure Bypass?

Gate Closure Bypass in Roosevelt National Forest is 355 ft long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Gate Closure Bypass gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 25 ft and descends about 0 ft, between 9,947 ft and 9,976 ft. These are computed from the USGS 3DEP elevation model and can differ from other apps; the other direction swaps climbing and descending.

How hard is Gate Closure Bypass?

Difficulty is unknown: no source we use rates this trail, and we don't guess. Use the length and elevation gain to judge it for yourself.

How long does Gate Closure Bypass take?

About 5 min one way for a fit hiker, by Naismith's rule from the length and climb. It is an estimate: allow more for rest, photos, heat, altitude and weather.

Where does Gate Closure Bypass start?

The route starts near 39.9826, -105.5779 (Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Gate Closure Bypass?

Not tagged in OpenStreetMap, so it is unknown. Check posted signs and the land manager's website.

Is there water, parking or a toilet at Gate Closure Bypass?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 0 parking areas, 0 toilets. Mapped water is not tested or guaranteed: carry your own. Fees and permits are not included here; check the official page.

Trail data can be wrong or out of date, and Arête is not an emergency service. Check official sources, weather and closures before you go.

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