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Colorado River Trail

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Colorado River Trail

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Colorado River Trail

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    Location: Grand County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Lulu City Site via Colorado Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park

    11.7km

    03:12

    180m

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    Gentle riverside hike through dense forest to discover the peaceful ruins of a forgotten mining town.

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    2. Lake of the Clouds via Colorado River & Grand Ditch Trails — Rocky Mountain National Park

    20.3km

    06:27

    640m

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    Alpine lake hike through boulder fields to a secluded cirque beneath cloud-named peaks.

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    3. Colorado River Trail – Red Mountain Trail Junction loop from Grand Lake

    3.44km

    00:54

    20m

    20m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 30, 2020

    If you think of the Colorado River, you might have the mighty wide river gorge flowing through the Grand Canyon in mind. But up here, in the mountains of the Colorado State is where this famous river is just a small alpine stream. From the parking lot, it is just a short walk to the very first miles of the Colorado River.

      May 3, 2022

      The Colorado River here is an Alpine torrent. We are very far from the Grand Canyon in Arizona, where the river is very imposing. What is noticeable along this path that goes up the river, is that the wildlife is very present, and you can sometimes see herds of Elk, and Moose.

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        Distance 734 m

        Uphill 10 m

        Downhill 10 m

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        Location: Grand County, Colorado, United States

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