What We Found
The content below contains general information about Big Agnes staff experience while traveling along the CDT through Colorado in the summer of 2018. While we have made an effort to provide you with a valuable trip-planning tool, we cannot offer any assurance that this information is current, complete or even accurate – if you choose to travel this route, do so at your own risk. This section traverses the Northern San Juan mountains. Lots of long open ridge walks with beautiful views. Follows the Colorado Trial the whole time, so should be well marked and good tread. First 18 miles are the highest and have the most climbing. Mellow downhill hiking for last 30 miles.
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distance54.6 miles
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elevation gain8,539 feet
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elevation loss9,827 feet
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highest point12,819 feet
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wilderness areayes
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percent on trail100%