산후안 산맥 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

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.

Mineral Creek is a reliable water source and there are several good campsites in the area.

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.