Guffey Gorge, Natural swimming area in Colorado Park County, United States.
Description
Guffey Gorge is a swimming area with a deep water hole surrounded by granite rock formations and pine trees at 8,658 feet in elevation. The hole provides ample depth for swimming and sits within steep rock walls that naturally shelter the site.
History
The area near the gorge experienced significant growth between 1895 and 1902 when the Freshwater Mining District supported a large population. This mining region influenced the development of the surrounding valleys, though little from that era is visible today.
Culture
Local residents call this swimming spot Paradise Cove, showing how it serves as a popular destination during hot summer months. Visitors come here to cool off in the mountain waters and escape the heat of the surrounding valley.
Practical
Access requires a hike of roughly half a mile from a parking area on County Road 102, with a day use fee and rules against alcohol. The trail is best traveled during summer months when weather is stable and the water is warmest.
Did you know?
A large meteorite fell near the gorge in 1907 and is now kept at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. This cosmic event links a rare scientific specimen directly to this mountain valley.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Colorado).
Pikes Peak
26.3 km
Barr Trail
28.8 km
Eleven Mile State Park
23.3 km
Buckskin Joe
32.9 km
Mueller State Park
17.9 km
Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
14.3 km
Pikes Peak
26.5 km
Ute Pass
24.4 km
Santa's Workshop
34.3 km
North Pole Colorado
34.3 km
Victor Hotel
18.1 km
Cripple Creek Historic District
14 km
Wilkerson Pass
34 km
Stratton's Independence Mine and Mill
18.4 km
Mount Rosa
33.6 km
Thirtynine Mile Mountain
20.3 km
United States Army Pike's Peak Research Laboratory
26.2 km
Cripple Creek District Museum
14.3 km
Victor Downtown Historic District
18.1 km
Hornbek House
17.8 km
Western Federation of Miners union hall
18.1 km
South Platte River Bridge
24 km
Outlaws And Lawmen Jail Museum
13.5 km
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
20.7 km
Royal Gorge Cabins
30.7 km
Lake George
23.2 km
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitors Center
16.4 km
Adelaide Bridge No 10
31 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes