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The climb out of the American Basin up to American Pass is steep and strenuous. Your reward is a great view over Turkey Thief Lake and the surrounding San Juan Mountains including Handies Peak, one of the 14,000ers.

This is one of a few exposed saddles in the area along the CT/CDT with great views, a steep grade, and a short ascent.

Spring Creek Pass is the access point for hikers of the Colorado Trail/Continental Divide Trail to get into Lake City - unique hiker town. The hitch might not be too easy, but it is worth the wait. The trailhead has plenty of parking and a pit toilet.

Here you will encounter a confluence of different singletrack trails and gravel roads. About a mile up the gravel road to the north is Carson, an old, well-preserved ghost town. Section 22 of the Colorado Trail runs east, and section 23 heads south. The Continental Divide Trail follows the same route as the CT.

Climbing Slumgullion Pass northbound on Highway 149 is a journey into the heart of the rugged San Juan Mountains, notorious for its challenging gradients and stunning high-alpine scenery. You'll ascend through beautiful, remote forests for approximately 7-8 miles, gaining over 2,100 ft to reach the lofty 11,530 ft summit. This is a tough climb, averaging a steep 6% or more, but be particularly prepared for its well-known steepness: the hardest mile averages near 9.3%, with sustained pitches that can push 12-14% or even steeper. Enjoy the wild beauty and solitude as you wind your way up this paved scenic byway.

Cinnamon Pass is part of the iconic Alpine Loop. From here, you will enjoy a stunning view over the San Juan Mountains, especially Handies Peak, one of the Colorado 14ers. There is some old mining equipment in the area and you can most likely see some deer up here.

Here you will encounter a confluence of different singletrack trails and gravel roads. About a mile up the gravel road to the north is Carson, an old well-preserved ghost town. Section 22 of the Colorado Trail runs east, and section 23 heads south. The Continental Divide Trail follows the same route as the CT.

There is a camping area with a picnic table and restrooms at the trailhead. The pass sits at over 10,800 feet and provides access to both the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail, which overlap either side of the pass. The easterly direction takes you along section 21 of the CT, and the westerly trail takes you on section 22.