Name: Cottonwood Pass Climb
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Location: Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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1. Cottonwood Pass Road – Taylor Park Reservoir loop from Buena Vista

111km

06:21

2,170m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Paul_C

May 2, 2025

Climbing Cottonwood Pass westwards from Buena Vista is a journey to extreme altitudes on the Continental Divide. Prepare for approximately 20-25 miles where you'll gain over 4,100ft to reach the stunning 12,126ft paved summit. This notoriously steady climb averaging only around 3-4% with ramps around 6-8%. You'll enjoy beautiful scenery as you climb through extensive aspen groves which are spectacular in fall. The road over the pass is seasonally closed so be sure to check it's open before attempting this climb.

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Distance 30.8 km

Uphill 1,320 m

Downhill 60 m

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Location: Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

Cottonwood Pass Climb

1. Cottonwood Pass Road – Taylor Park Reservoir loop from Buena Vista

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