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
Hiking in Buena Vista
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Hiking Routes in Buena Vista
Mount Yale
Buena Vista's backyard 14er offers a challenging climb with a rewarding summit view.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Mount Princeton
A climb to the summit of the most visibly-impressive 14er in Chaffee County.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mt. Columbia: East Ridge
Avoid the crowds and utilize route finding skills by trekking the East Ridge route to summit 14,073' Mt. Columbia.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mount Harvard: South Slope
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
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Missouri Mountain
An autumn backpacking excursion in Missouri Gulch is the best way to experience the splendor of 14,067' Missouri Mountain.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Tumble Creek: To the Pass and Back
Out-and-back hike to the top of the pass on the Tumble Creek Trail.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.4 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Descent
- 470 m
Browns Canyon National Monument Loop Hike
The best-of-the-best in Browns Canyon National Monument.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 370 m
- Descent
- 370 m
Bear Lake in Horn Fork Basin
This high alpine lake sits below 14,420' Mt. Harvard.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 787 m
- Descent
- 787 m
Ptarmigan Lake
A popular 3-mile hike to a beautiful alpine lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 483 m
- Descent
- 483 m
Lake Ann
A gorgeous hike to a breathtaking alpine lake and pass.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 458 m
- Descent
- 458 m
Kroenke Lake
This alpine lake provides options from day hike to shuttle hike to backpacking destination.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 512 m
- Descent
- 512 m
Hartenstein Lake
Hike to an alpine lake deep in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 507 m
- Descent
- 507 m
Belford-Oxford Loop
Two 14er summits, a beautiful pass, and 6,146' elevation gain over 12.2 miles is a wonderful way to spend a day in the Sawatch Range.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Huron Peak - Northwest Slopes
Second lowest in stature, 14,003' Huron Peak is second-to-none in sheer beauty.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Midland Hill
A remarkably beautiful hike beginning in downtown Buena Vista.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- 517 m
- Descent
- 517 m
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