as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
the gulch floods in the spring with the runoff from the mountains, so wait until later in the summer to hike it
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Recent Examples of gulch
From this elevation west across the deep gulch that existed was one of the toughest pulls of the entire trail.
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Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
From this elevation west across the deep gulch that existed was one of the toughest pulls of the entire trail.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
In the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiere, did Wim’s dad seem to find him pretty quickly, considering that that gulch was a long speeder bike ride away from home?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
The skies are the star attraction at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon, a new property set in a quiet gulch just 16 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
From this elevation west across the deep gulch that existed was one of the toughest pulls of the entire trail.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
In the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiere, did Wim’s dad seem to find him pretty quickly, considering that that gulch was a long speeder bike ride away from home?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
The skies are the star attraction at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon, a new property set in a quiet gulch just 16 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulch
Noun
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One of its most scenic routes cuts through a dramatic river canyon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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Unlike that other world-famous attraction, this majestic canyon system inside the Daniel Boone National Forest is just a two-hour drive from Louisville.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Still, leaping over a 100-foot ravine with a baby clinging to your back seems like a daring choice.—
Skylar Knight,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Burgess Falls This park has a truly breathtaking sight that's worth a hike: four waterfalls that cascade down from more than 250 feet into a natural gorge.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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In addition to offering stunning river canyon views, the gorge is home to the highest concentration of waterfalls in the U.S. with ample opportunities to hike, bike, or even canoe or kayak.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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This is the most dangerous river valley in the United States.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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These colorful aircrafts take passengers up more than 1,000 feet, offering stunning views of the neighboring valleys and the Wasatch Mountains surrounding downtown Park City below.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 July 2025
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“Gulch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulch. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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