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.

The trail also flattens out/becomes more rolling here. The grades aren't as steep, and it's much easier to run. The footing is pretty good, too.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Opening in the aspens

runners

#1.

Colorado Trail: Segment 13

24.4km

05:36

730m

Jogging Colorado Trail: Segment 13 is a difficult 15.2-mile route in San Isabel National Forest with 2386 feet of elevation gain.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Distance 109 m

Downhill 10 m

Weather

Today

Sunday 29 March

16°C

2°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Mount Princeton Summit

Few Dollars More Trail

Davis Meadow Trailhead

Small lake & campsites

Mineral Basin

Lost Lake

High point

Mount Princeton Upper Parking Area

View of the Collegiate Peaks

View of the Valley from the Colorado Trail in San Isabel National Forest

View of Mount Yale

Railroad Tunnel River Road

Opening in the aspens

#1.

Colorado Trail: Segment 13

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️