Colorado Trail — Collegiate West Section
The high-altitude Collegiate West variant of the Colorado Trail through some of the state's most dramatic 13,000-foot passes.
Route overview
- Region
- Colorado, United States
- Distance
- 82 miles
- Elevation gain
- 19,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 8 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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