0.7 mi from the trailheadJunction Creek Campground
Campground · Colorado
221.3 mi one way · 48,301 ft gain · 13,260 ft high point · Very hard
From Junction Creek Trailhead
In San Juan National Forest · Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors
The Colorado Trail traverses 221.3 miles one way from Junction Creek Trailhead through San Juan National Forest, crossing multiple passes and gaining 48,301 feet of elevation.
48,301 ft of gain and 43,359 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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