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CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …San Isabel National Forest
  5. Mount Massive Wilderness
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“Ride along side the Colorado's highest peaks on this beautiful segment of the CT. ”

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21.6

Miles

34.8

KM

90%

Singletrack

10,624' 3,238 m

High

8,942' 2,725 m

Low

2,361' 720 m

Up

3,490' 1,064 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Commonly Bikepacked · Hike-a-bike · Technical · Views

Overview

You'll be riding past Mt. Elbert, the tallest peak in Colorado, which tops out at 14,440 ft. This route is beautiful in the fall, especially around Twin Lakes, where the fall colors reflect off the water.

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The trail starts at the Halfmoon Parking area for Mt Elbert. It is a bit of a climb for the first couple of miles, with some loose rock, but with relatively low hike-a-bike.

You'll have plenty of company on this route, with hikers attempting to hike Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado, and people taking in the sights at Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes has a food truck & general store for supplies.

Contacts

Local Club: Cloud City Wheelers

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

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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 18 votes

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#776

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  4.7 from 18 votes
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#1

in Mount Massive Wilderness

#193

in Colorado

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Mt Elberts Amazing and Healthy Aspen Groove
Sep 21, 2018 near Leadvil…, CO
Great Aspens!
May 31, 2024 near Leadvil…, CO
Twin Lakes.
Jul 8, 2016 near Leadvil…, CO
Cool views of Mt Elbert. West bank of lower lake.
Sep 29, 2019 near Leadvil…, CO
Views down by the lake.
Nov 25, 2014 near Leadvil…, CO

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Jul 12, 2024
coloba13
Sep 12, 2022
Charles S
Great ride up into high Aspen forest 22mi
Sep 13, 2021
Private User
Aug 13, 2020
Gabe S
Aug 4, 2018
Alex Larroc
Lots of traffic near the MT Elbert TH. Very chunky there as well. Trail gets fast & flowy near the lily ponds. Had to turn back early due to time. 15mi
Aug 25, 2016
Andrea Tupy
Aug 21, 2016
Gee Toe
Jun 25, 2015
Ben Calvert

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