CDT: Monarch Pass (US-50) to Twin Lakes (CO-82)
A stunning section of the CDT known for its views of Monumental Peak and passage through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 131 km
- Ascent
- 4.9 km
- Descent
- 5.5 km
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A stunning section of the CDT known for its views of Monumental Peak and passage through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
Buena Vista's backyard 14er offers a challenging climb with a rewarding summit view.
Extreme Hiking
A climb to the summit of the most visibly-impressive 14er in Chaffee County.
Extreme Hiking
Avoid the crowds and utilize route finding skills by trekking the East Ridge route to summit 14,073' Mt. Columbia.
Extreme Hiking
This 14-mile roundtrip hike to the 14,420' summit of Mt. Harvard, complete with a final scramble up the summit-block, is truly a top-notch 14er experience!
Extreme Hiking
An autumn backpacking excursion in Missouri Gulch is the best way to experience the splendor of 14,067' Missouri Mountain.
Extreme Hiking
A mountain tour that's part road ride, part gravel grinder.
Severe Road Biking
A gravel ride through iconic “spaghetti western” terrain.
Easy Mountain Biking
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
26 routes · Mountain Biking
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11 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
9 routes · Gravel Biking
14 routes · Mountain Biking
25 routes · Mountain Biking
3 routes · Road Biking