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
Buena Vista
Explore Buena Vista with curated guides of the best hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and more. With over 62 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Buena Vista.
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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
St. Elmo
A mountain tour that's part road ride, part gravel grinder.
Severe Road Biking
- Distance
- 67 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Vitamin B Gravel Grinder
A gravel ride through iconic “spaghetti western” terrain.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 35 km
- Ascent
- 736 m
- Descent
- 736 m
Cottonwood Lake
A gorgeous mountain gravel ride right out of town.
Severe Road Biking
- Distance
- 43 km
- Ascent
- 681 m
- Descent
- 681 m
Castle Rock Gulch
A perfect 15-mile scenic “lollipop” loop ride.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 303 m
- Descent
- 303 m
River Road
A beautiful riverside pedal on an old railroad grade, complete with tunnels!
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 294 m
- Descent
- 294 m
River Road
A beautiful riverside pedal on an old railroad grade, complete with tunnels!
Moderate Road Biking
- Distance
- 34 km
- Ascent
- 294 m
- Descent
- 294 m
Aspen Ridge Point-to-Point
Pedal through a massive aspen grove on the side of a beautiful ridge.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 70 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
The Gentlemen's Loop
An OG Buena Vista Ride looping the Midland Trail and dirt roads in Four Mile.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 449 m
- Descent
- 449 m
Midland Trail Out-and-Back
An OG Buena Vista ride on the Midland Railroad Grade.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 323 m
- Descent
- 323 m
Camp Elevation -> Unchained Lollipop
Freshly-built tech-gnar constructed in 2019 that's sure to punish you.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 535 m
- Descent
- 535 m