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Trail Rider Pass

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Trail Rider Pass

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Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness

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    August 22, 2025

    At over 12,400 feet, the pass is often windy and cold, even on a sunny day, but the views from the top are your ultimate reward. You'll get a perfect, bird's-eye view of Snowmass Lake, a stunning emerald jewel nestled in the valley below.

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    1. Trail Rider Pass – North Fork Crystal River loop from Snowmass Lake

    23.8km

    09:40

    1,310m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 3,770 m

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    Location: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

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