Ruins of the Crags Hotel – Rattlesnake Gulch Trail loop from Eldorado Mountain
Ruins of the Crags Hotel – Rattlesnake Gulch Trail loop from Eldorado Mountain
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Ruins of the Crags Hotel – Rattlesnake Gulch Trail loop from Eldorado Mountain
01:15
3.82km
180m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 19, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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120 m
Start of the Colorado Flat Irons range
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
1.90 km
Ruins of the Crags Hotel
Highlight • Historical Site
There were 3 ways to get there. The Denver and Salt Lake Railroad, often referred to as Moffat Road, passed just above the hotel. Customers could also rent a car to ride up the Rattlesnake Gulch wagon road. As a last solution, customers could take the inclined railway.
In November 1912, after the resort was closed for the season, the hotel caught on fire. Only a few ruins remain.
Tip by
2.65 km
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
3.82 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.82 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.78 km
< 100 m
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