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Columbine

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Twin Lakes
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7.9 Miles 12.6 Kilometers


Doubletrack

3,118' 950 m

Ascent

-92' -28 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

12,540' 3,822 m

High

9,425' 2,873 m

Low

Shared By Paul Anderson 1

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“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

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

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Aug 18, 2018
Marc A
Aug 5, 2018
Jay Webster
Jul 22, 2018
Eric Bielke
Aug 12, 2017
Chad Dean

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#3

in Twin Lakes

#6891

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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#3

in Twin Lakes

#755

in Colorado

#6,891

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