BACKPACKING ADVENTURES
Backpacking in Central Colorado is a breathtaking alpine adventure—hiking rugged trails through aspen and pine, summiting high peaks, camping beside pristine lakes, and spotting elk and marmots. Crisp mountain air, wildflower-filled meadows, and dramatic sunrise vistas await. It's pure Colorado wilderness magic.
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UPPER SLATE LAKE
High‑altitude, challenging backpacking to Upper Slate Lake (~10 876 ft): ~22 mi round‑trip with ~4 000 ft ascent through forest, meadows, steep climbs past Lower Slate Lake. Numerous campsites near the lake, scenic alpine basin, wildflowers, creek access. Expect sore legs, stunning Gore Range views, remote wilderness solitude.
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COLORADO TRAIL: SECTION 6
Colorado Trail Section 6 (Kenosha Pass → Gold Hill/Breckenridge): approximately 32 miles with ~5,200 ft gain. Climbs steadily to Georgia Pass (~11,878 ft), then descends nearly 2,000 ft before another steep climb and final descent through aspen forests and open meadows. Scenic, challenging alpine route.
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COLORADO TRAIL: SECTION 7
Colorado Trail Section 7 (Gold Hill → Copper Mountain): approximately 13 miles with ~3,650 ft gain. Climbs above 12,500 ft, crosses ~3.5 miles above treeline. Stunning Ten‑Mile Range vistas, wildflowers, wildlife, steep descent to Copper. Moderate-to-challenging; start early to avoid afternoon storms.
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CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL: SECTION 58
This section takes you from Copper Mountain to Gold Hill through the White River National Forest.
Get to know this 12.9 mile point-to-point trail near Breckenridge, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 hours to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through June.
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) is an epic long-distance hiking trail and one of the three national scenic trails that make up the "Triple Crown." The trail stretches approximately 3,100 miles across the United States, spanning from the Mexican border to the Canadian border.
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CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL: SECTION 59
This section takes you from Gold Hill to Georgia Pass through the White River National Forest.
Proceed cautiously on this 19.5 mile point-to-point trail near Breckenridge, Colorado. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 9 hours to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) is an epic long-distance hiking trail and one of the three national scenic trails that make up the "Triple Crown." The trail stretches approximately 3,100 miles across the United States, spanning from the Mexican border to the Canadian border.
