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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

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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 Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness

20.8km

05:21

1,320m

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

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

21.3km

05:18

1,340m

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

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Matthew

July 12, 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 then 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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Thursday 13 November

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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View of Elbert from the Colorado Trail

1. Mount Massive Loop — Mount Massive Wilderness

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

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