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Lower falls of Lake Fork. San Cristobal Quadrangle. Hinsdale County, Colorado. - NARA - 517594

Gunnison Forks

Below the confluence — big brown and rainbow trout on the Gunnison-Tomichi.

Where on earth

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Region
Colorado, USA
Country
Worldwide
Biome
Rocky Mountain (2,000 m)
Best season
May – October
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Rocky Mountain (2,000 m)
  • Best season: May – October
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

Below the confluence — big brown and rainbow trout on the Gunnison-Tomichi.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: May – October

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Rocky Mountain (2,000 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Worldwide
Biome
Rocky Mountain (2,000 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Gunnison Forks trip tools

Popular pursuits at Gunnison Forks

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Fishing

    Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.

  • Mountaineering

    Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.

Animals around Gunnison Forks

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Last verified: 1970-01-01