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High Lonesome Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Indian Peaks Wilderness
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12.1 Miles 19.5 Kilometers


87%

Runnable

2,886' 880 m

Ascent

-1,265' -385 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

47%

Max Grade (25°)

12,009' 3,660 m

High

9,681' 2,951 m

Low

Shared By Tiffanie Beal

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

Runner Notes

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

Description

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

Jan 30, 2019: Seasonal restrictions in Boulder Canyon to protect nesting birds of prey

Jan 27, 2019: Pile Burning Resuming on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District

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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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  4.8 from 5 votes

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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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Above King Lake looking east on CDT 08/07/18
Above King Lake looking east on CDT 08/07/18
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Above King Lake looking east 08/07/18
Above King Lake looking east 08/07/18
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Continental Divide Trail 08/07/18
Continental Divide Trail 08/07/18
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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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Michael Reschly
Michael Reschly  
The northern part of this trail goes through moose territory. Saw four in one day here. Aug 22, 2018

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