The best running trails in the Sawatch Range

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Running in the Sawatch Range is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Sawatch Range—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

North Mount Elbert Trail (aka, Standard Route) — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 04:40 15.5km
Hope Pass via Willis Gulch Trail — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 03:47 14.4km
Turquoise Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 02:27 20.2km
Turquoise Lake loop — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 02:33 21.4km
Mount Yale Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness	Expert 04:40 13.9km
Mount Elbert Loop — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 05:44 23.6km
South Mount Elbert Trail — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 05:19 24.6km
Ptarmigan Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest	Expert 02:24 9.79km
Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness	Expert 05:21 20.8km

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North Mount Elbert Trail (aka, Standard Route) — San Isabel National Forest
04:40
15.5km
18:09/km
1,340m
1,340m
Expert
41
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Hope Pass via Willis Gulch Trail — San Isabel National Forest
03:47
14.4km
15:46/km
1,000m
1,000m
Expert
32
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Turquoise Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest
02:27
20.2km
7:17/km
80m
80m
Expert
24
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Turquoise Lake loop — San Isabel National Forest
02:33
21.4km
7:09/km
250m
240m
Expert
18
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Mount Yale Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
04:40
13.9km
20:06/km
1,280m
1,280m
Expert
19
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Mount Elbert Loop — San Isabel National Forest
05:44
23.6km
14:35/km
1,460m
1,460m
Expert
16
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
South Mount Elbert Trail — San Isabel National Forest
05:19
24.6km
12:57/km
1,460m
1,460m
Expert
17
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Ptarmigan Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest
02:24
9.79km
14:43/km
450m
450m
Expert
16
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness
05:21
20.8km
15:26/km
1,320m
1,320m
Expert
15
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.