This is a short trail off the Buford Newcastle Road east of Meeker. Gilley Lake is in a group of seven lakes that make up the Seven Lakes Guest Ranch. It is the only lake of the seven on the National Forest. Please do not trespass onto private property.

Directions: From Meeker, Gilley Lake Trail is located 29 miles east of Meeker. Take State Highway 13 east out of Meeker for one mile; turn right on County Road 8 for 20 miles to the Buford New Castle Road (County Road 17). Turn right, 8 miles to the Gilley Lake Trail.

Elevation: 8,760 feet

Ending Elevation: 8,400 feet

Elevation Gain: 360 feet

Distance: 0.7 miles

Usage: Moderate

Difficulty: Moderate

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