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High Lonesome Trail

 4.8 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Indian Peaks Wilderness
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Length

12.3 Miles 19.8 Kilometers

87%

Runnable

Elevation

2,944' 897 m

Ascent

-1,322' -403 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

46%

Max Grade (25°)

12,031' 3,667 m

High

9,676' 2,949 m

Low

Conditions

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“A very rocky, rooty, and steep trail. Excellent views of alpine fields surrounded by the divide. ”

— Tiffanie Beal
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Overview

Permits are required for overnight camping in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Additional permits required for groups over 12 people.
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Dogs: Leashed

Runner Notes [Suggest Changes]

This trail does not follow a river so make sure to pack in all water.

Description [Suggest Changes]

Part of the Continental Divide Trail, the High Lonesome Trail brings you from the Fraser Valley up to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. After the moderately difficult ascent, enjoy an easy 3-mile stretch of level terrain at the top of Devil's Thumb Pass to Corona Pass. Here you'll enjoy the views back towards Winter Park and Grand County, as well as the Front Range towns of the greater Denver metropolitan area.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office

Jun 14, 2018: Area Closure in Northern Larimer County in support of Badger Creek Fire in Wyoming

Jun 11, 2018: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests expand Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Jun 10, 2018: Forest and Grassland Information Available at limited locations June 12 and 13

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Jun 24, 2017
Michael Tevebaugh
Tough incline to Devil's Thumb, excellent alpine running along the CDT after that! 12.3mi
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Trail Ratings

  4.8 from 5 votes

#5

in Indian Peaks Wilderness

#416

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in Indian Peaks Wilderness

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in Colorado

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King Lake.
King Lake.
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A nice runnable section at high altitude
A nice runnable section at high altitude
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Looking west from the saddle at Devil's Thumb Pass.
Looking west from the saddle at Devil's Thumb P…
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