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View of Elbert from the Colorado Trail

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View of Elbert from the Colorado Trail

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View of Elbert from the Colorado Trail

Name: View of Elbert from the Colorado Trail
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Massive Wilderness

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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1. Mount Massive via Colorado Trail (aka, Standard Route) — Mount Massive Wilderness

21.3km

10:14

1,340m

Colorado Trail ascent to the state's second-highest peak through wildflower meadows and rocky alpine terrain.

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2. Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness

20.8km

09:49

1,320m

Alpine loop above treeline with rocky summit ridge and wildlife spotting opportunities.

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3. Mount Massive Wilderness – Junction to Mount Elbert loop from Leadville

22.7km

08:43

800m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Matthew

July 6, 2023

There is a hard switchback in the middle of the trail, and a small clearing offers a view of Mount Elbert's summit off in the distance. The CT pushes uphill away from the creek (or plummets downhill towards the creek depending on which direction you are heading) from here.

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Elevation 3,170 m

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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View of Elbert from the Colorado Trail

1. Mount Massive via Colorado Trail (aka, Standard Route) — Mount Massive Wilderness

2. Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness

3. Mount Massive Wilderness – Junction to Mount Elbert loop from Leadville

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