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
A *mostly* sub-alpine traverse with epic views of Mount Ouray (13,888'), and a northern terminus at Monarch Pass.
Difficult Hiking
A long alpine trek alongside peaks towering as tall as 14,000'.
Difficult Hiking
The classic shuttle on Doctor Park, accessible by a 2WD vehicle.
Severe Mountain Biking
One of the most easily-accessible trailheads in Chaffee County leads to two of Colorado's famous 14ers.
Extreme Hiking
Buena Vista's backyard 14er offers a challenging climb with a rewarding summit view.
Extreme Hiking
The most scenic and adventurous route to the summit of Mount Antero.
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
14,336-foot La Plata Peak's Northwest Ridge Route may be the “standard” route, but it is certainly an above average hike!
Extreme Hiking
Standard route up the Challenger Point and Kit Carson 14ers outside of Crestone, CO.
Extreme Hiking
The highest and most accessible summit in the Elk Range, but still a strenuous and potentially dangerous hike.
Extreme Hiking
Difficult hike to the top of a 14,000-foot subpeak of Castle Peak.
Extreme Hiking
One of the most aesthetic and challenging Colorado 14ers.
Extreme Hiking