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Colorado Trail - S. Cottonwood


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Trail Review(s)
Rider - Eric
We did not make it to the next trail head due to weather and just plain burned out from the long, steep and loose climb.  We turned around before we lost too much vertical on the other side of the high point. Make sure you have are ready to work.  Steep, loose climb.  Bring on the burn!
Would you ride again?
It would not be my first choice in the area. 
Any suggestions?
Do the Monarch Crest Trail!

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Trail Statistics
My Rating
06 of 10
Ride Type
Out & Back
Trail Type
ST (wide)
Road Type
-
Miles
13.5
Average Grade
8
Vertical Gain
3110
Vertical Loss
3110
Max. Elevation
10035
Min. Elevation
8855


Trail Fees
Parking / Use
Free, Limited
Camping
-


Trail Location
Regional City
Buena Vista, CO
Closest City
Buena Vista, CO
Start (Lat./Lon.)
N38° 47.646'
W106° 14.883'
End (Lat./Lon.)
Same

Trails Ridden
Colorado Trail
Nearby Trails
Monarch Crest Trail




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BuenaVista-ColoradoTrailSouthCottonwood.pdf
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Eric Meyer,
Oct 8, 2009, 8:47 PM
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