Sulphur Gulch

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Sulphur Gulch
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationParker,Colorado
  elevation6,350 ft (1,940 m)
Mouth  
  location
Confluence with Cherry Creek
  coordinates
39°31′03″N104°46′40″W / 39.51739°N 104.77782°W / 39.51739; -104.77782
  elevation
5,830 ft (1,780 m)
Length6 mi (9.7 km) [1]
Basin features
Progression Cherry CreekSouth PlattePlatteMissouriMississippi

The Sulphur Gulch is one of the tributaries of the Cherry Creek and is located in the U.S. states of Colorado. It is part of the Eastern Plains.

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Description

The Gulch is formed in Douglas County, Colorado, 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Denver, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Parker, and 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Hilltop.

The Gulch flows west through eastern Douglas County, and discharges into Cherry Creek in Bar CCC Park. The Gulch is dry during the summer unless there is heavy rain; it is full during spring after snow melt. The Gulch has flooded several times.

Recreational Opportunities

There are trails along the Gulch. [2]

See also

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed March 25, 2011
  2. "Sulphur Gulch Trail". Parker Recreation Department. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.