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A meeting point where the forested Bear Creek Trail connects with the steeper Ballard climb. It’s a good spot to pause, refill energy, and decide whether to continue deeper into the canyon or push higher toward alpine views.

Little Molas Lake is a small body of water found off the Colorado Trail. At 11,000 feet, the lake is surrounded by beautiful mountains. There is a picnic area along the banks of the lake, so it is a great place for a break to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Take a good look at Engineer Mountain, with its peak resembling a volcanic plug from a massive eruption 25–30 million years ago, sitting above a broad base. From the south, it looks like a balanced pyramid.

This junction is a meeting point of the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Heading northbound, the Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail will overlap for 317 miles.

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.

Hikers on the Colorado Trail will traverse the Snow Mesa, a long, flat mesa with lots of exposure on top. This point is the edge that drops down into Spring Creek Pass, a scenic descent (or ascent if heading northbound) from this unique feature.

Celebration Lake is home to tons of axolotls! They are most active in the afternoon when the water is warmer. The lake is accessible by car, so you might have to share this spot with car campers. But no worries, there are plenty of options to pitch your tent.

The Colorado Trail is the only long-distance trail to let you stop a train in the middle of the wilderness. Take the short spur trail to Elk Park where you can flag down the train to take you into Silverton. The usual rate is 35 Dollars, but it is up to the conductor to charge less or even nothing.