Name: Columbine
Rating: 4.3

“The infamous Columbine climb on the Leadville Trail 100 course.”

— Paul Anderson 1

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Columbine, 3100 feet of ascent in just under 8 miles. Well maintained gravel road down low with a bit more technical two track near the top. Switchback your way to the summit, enjoy the amazing views, and then get ready for the fast descent to the bottom.

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Local Club: Cloud City Wheelers

Apr 16, 2017: 2017 Series Finale…..East Side Epic

Mar 25, 2017: 2017 Great Divide Grinder Results

Mar 5, 2017: 2017 Mineral Belt Mayhem Race Results

Land Manager: USFS - San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District

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Aug 23, 2016

Tony N.

Drove out from the Washington DC area to do a Trail Ragnar in New Mexico. Had a few extra days after the race so I decided to drive to Colorado an...

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4.3 from 3 votes

#2

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#3687

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4.3 from 3 votes

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in Twin Lakes

#405

in Colorado

#3,687

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Muddy, Snowy - Pretty muddy above 11,500 Hike two snow sections

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The summit of Columbine Mine. Great views all the way around!

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7.9 Miles 12.6 Kilometers Doubletrack	3,118' 950 m Ascent -92' -28 m Descent
12,540' 3,822 m High 9,425' 2,873 m Low	8% Avg Grade (4°) 24% Max Grade (13°)
Minor Issues 88 days ago — Update

Columbine

7.9 Miles 12.6 Kilometers

Doubletrack

3,118' 950 m

-92' -28 m

12,540' 3,822 m

9,425' 2,873 m

8%

24%

Minor Issues

“The infamous Columbine climb on the Leadville Trail 100 course.”