1.5 mi from the trailheadJunction Creek Campground
Campground · Colorado
221.4 mi one way · 48,169 ft climb · 13,259 ft high point
In San Juan National Forest · Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors
The Colorado Trail runs 221 miles through San Juan National Forest, crossing Spring Creek, Bolam, Kennebec, Lujan, San Luis, and Marshall passes while climbing 48,169 feet.
43,234 ft of gain and 48,169 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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