As the Colorado Trail gains elevation in this area, you pass through more and more aspen groves. All the while, you're mostly stuck in the trees while traveling on the CT between Buena Vista and Salida. This spot on the trail is nearly the high point of the section, and it offers views to the east from a bald on the side of the mountain.

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1. Colorado Trail: South Cottonwood Trailhead to Mount Princeton Road — San Isabel National Forest

24.4km

09:44

730m

Colorado Trail section through rustling aspen groves with ridge views between towering 14ers.

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Distance 201 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Saturday 7 February

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Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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1. Colorado Trail: South Cottonwood Trailhead to Mount Princeton Road — San Isabel National Forest

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