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OSM map layer · LineString
39.38, -105.87 · rel 19469031
39.38, -105.87 · rel 19469031
Colorado Trail
287,1 km from Waterton Canyon to Twin Lakes Reservoir through alpine terrain and mountains.
Waterton Canyon
→
Twin Lakes Reservoir
linear
287,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
1× Attraction
5× summit
1× viewpoint
10th Mountain Division Memorial
monument ·
99 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Norwegian Memorial
monument ·
100 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lenny's Rest
monument ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
Stronia Springs Reservoir
Attraction ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
8005
summit ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
Kenosha Pass Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
7948
summit ·
125 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Peak 6
summit ·
251 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Jefferson Hill
summit ·
313 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Peak 6.5
summit ·
412 m off route
287,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Colorado Trail is 287.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Colorado Trail takes approximately 71h 26min to complete.
No, Colorado Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Waterton Canyon to Twin Lakes Reservoir. Plan ahead for return transport.
Colorado Trail starts at Waterton Canyon.
Colorado Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.