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Sawatch Range

The best walks and hikes in the Sawatch Range

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Want to go hiking in the Sawatch Range? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Sawatch Range to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Sawatch Range is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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1. North Mount Elbert Trail — Mount Massive Wilderness Area

16.4km

07:03

1,330m

1,330m

Climb Colorado's highest peak through Aspen Alley to stunning 360-degree Rocky Mountain views.

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Climb Colorado's highest peak through mining ruins to 360-degree views from the Rockies' rooftop.
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Colorado's 21st highest peak with alpine wildflowers, scrambling, and panoramic views to Pikes Peak.
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Creek-side hike through diverse forest to a powerful two-tiered waterfall in a rocky ravine.
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Forest trail to alpine lake surrounded by 14ers, with cutthroat trout and ptarmigan birds.
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Climb Colorado's highest peak through alpine meadows to 360-degree views from 14,433 feet.
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Peaceful forest walk alongside Hunter Creek with multiple stream crossings and cascading waterfalls.
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Wilderness trail from ghost town Winfield to Huron Peak summit with views of Collegiate Range fourteeners.
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Boulder-hopping adventure through massive talus fields to a 14er summit with 360° Sawatch views.
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Creek-side trail through Holy Cross Wilderness to pristine alpine lake with native cutthroat trout.
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