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3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 11 south from Mt. Elbert TH

This is a mellow dip your toes into a backpacking trip. Great for you all who want to ‘test out’ backpacking in Colorado. This trip will give you an opportunity to test your systems at a chill pace with a chill agenda. Add to that, a little four mile taste of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the Colorado Trail, a slice of Segment 11, with an opportunity to fish, hike, climb or putter, and you have a great three day trip to look forward to.

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for 3-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members:

Day 1

From Mt. Elbert TH, hike south on Colorado Trail approximately 4.1 miles to some open areas suitable for dispersed camping. 4.1 miles and 996 feet elevation gain. 

Route Day 1

Day 2

It is open with options:

-Hike to Mount Elbert Forebay 5Mi RT

-Hike to Twin Lake (114’ EG; 964’ Descent) 2.5Mi and back to camp (961’ EG, 108’ Descent)

-Hike  a peak - Mt Elbert, an easy 14’er 3,927’ EG  about 7.8 Mi RT

-Chill at camp, fish, etc.

 Day 3

Return to TH and home. 4.1 Mi, 632’ EG, 1,133’ Descent

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 8.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,610 ft
  • 10,628 ft
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