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Sawatch Range

Sawatch Range

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.

Last updated: October 21, 2025

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1. North Mount Elbert Trail (aka, Standard Route) — San Isabel National Forest

15.5km

04:40

1,340m

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2. Hope Pass via Willis Gulch Trail — San Isabel National Forest

14.4km

03:47

1,000m

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3. Turquoise Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest

20.2km

02:27

80m

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4. Turquoise Lake loop — San Isabel National Forest

21.4km

02:33

250m

240m

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5. Mount Yale Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

13.9km

04:40

1,280m

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6. Mount Elbert Loop — San Isabel National Forest

23.6km

05:44

1,460m

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7. South Mount Elbert Trail — San Isabel National Forest

24.6km

05:19

1,460m

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8. Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness

20.8km

05:21

1,320m

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9. Ptarmigan Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest

9.79km

02:24

450m

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10. Twin Lakes Trail Run – Continental Divide Trail

14.2km

01:57

90m

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The best running trails in the Sawatch Range

1. North Mount Elbert Trail (aka, Standard Route) — San Isabel National Forest

2. Hope Pass via Willis Gulch Trail — San Isabel National Forest

3. Turquoise Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest

4. Turquoise Lake loop — San Isabel National Forest

5. Mount Yale Trail — Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

6. Mount Elbert Loop — San Isabel National Forest

7. South Mount Elbert Trail — San Isabel National Forest

8. Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness

9. Ptarmigan Lake Trail — San Isabel National Forest

10. Twin Lakes Trail Run – Continental Divide Trail

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Most popular routes in the Sawatch Range

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