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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-93/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-92/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-91/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-90/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0987" title="IMG_0987"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0987-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0987" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1003" title="IMG_1003"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1003-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1003" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-88/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-87/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0933" title="IMG_0933"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0933-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0933" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0986" title="IMG_0986"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0986-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0986" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0987" title="IMG_0987"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0987-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0987" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0990" title="IMG_0990"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0990-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0990" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0995-2" title="IMG_0995"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0995-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0995" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1001" title="IMG_1001"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1001-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1001" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1003" title="IMG_1003"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1003-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1003" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1008" title="IMG_1008"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1008-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1008" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1009" title="IMG_1009"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1009-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1009" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-86/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1002" title="Herman Lake"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1002-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Lake" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0933" title="IMG_0933"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0933-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_0933" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1001" title="IMG_1001"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1001-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1001" /></a><br />
<a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_1003" title="IMG_1003"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_1003-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="IMG_1003" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-85/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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		<title>Herman Gulch Trail</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. With fantastic mountain and valley views, &#8230; <a href="http://tripcolorado.com/2013/04/herman-gulch-trail-84/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herman Gulch Trail (TR 98) is a popular 5 mile roundtrip hike just off I-70 before reaching Loveland Ski Area (Exit 218). It is a well-maintained trail that connects to the Continental Divide Trail. </p>
<p>With fantastic mountain and valley views, elevation gain, and many wildflowers, this trail is a very popular area leading to the base of the Continental Divide. Patches of snow often last throughout the summer and wildflowers line the trail and fields.</p>
<p><a href="http://funcoloradohikes.com/herman_gulch_trail.html/img_0993" title="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit"><img width="336" height="280" src="http://funcoloradohikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0993-336x280.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Herman Gulch Trail reaching summit" /></a><br />
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<p>After starting out on a level jeep trail, the trail then begins to head uphill continuing to Herman Lake &#8211; the elevation gain is significant from base to summit (1,600ft gain over a 2.5 mile distance). The gulch area has is all: beautiful streams, cascades, high peaks, valleys and lush meadows surround the trail.  Fireweed and marsh lily grow along the wet areas. Coming up out of the woods above treeline, the trail steepens and offers views of the surrounding peaks, sometimes snow covered, as well as the tundra-like fields and flowers. The  trail steepens and brings you up to the lake.</p>
<p>The view from the top is fabulous! With Herman Lake (a beautiful glacial lake) and the Continental Divide at your back, it is a crisp and refreshing hike. The tundra has subalpine flowers; take a close look because they grow low to the ground &#8211; tiny white and yellow flowers.</p>
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