Colorado Trail — Full Thru-Hike
A 486-mile trail from Denver to Durango through the heart of the Colorado Rockies with an average elevation over 10,000 feet.
Route overview
- Region
- Colorado, United States
- Distance
- 486 miles
- Elevation gain
- 90,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Recommended duration
- 35 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
A permit is required; confirm current rules with the official land manager.
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