Start
2894 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
36.64, -105.47 · rel 16282052
36.64, -105.47 · rel 16282052
Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail
22,6 km from Columbine Campground to Twining through alpine terrain and mountains.
Columbine Campground
→
Twining
linear
22,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Gold Hill
summit ·
on the route
22,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2436 m
–
3852 m
0 km
11,3 km
22,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
3584 m elevation
Halfway
2644 m elevation
Three quarters
3350 m elevation
Finish
2466 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail is 22.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail takes approximately 5h 38min to complete.
No, Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Columbine Campground to Twining. Plan ahead for return transport.
Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail starts at Columbine Campground.
Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Columbine-Twining National Recreation Trail is maintained and managed by USFS.