Colorado Trail — Segment 10
~2 days · 10.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 10 is known for
Segment 10 of the Colorado Trail between Halfmoon Creek and Hagerman Pass Road, traversing the forested eastern flank of Mount Massive through the Mount Massive Wilderness. The Colorado Trail Foundation lists it at 13.0 miles point-to-point, commonly hiked in a day or as an easy overnight.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 33,176 ft to 37,126 ft over 10.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.5 mi · 60%
- Downhill 4.0 mi · 37%
- Flat 0.3 mi · 3%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Colorado Trail — Segment 10?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 10 scores 19/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Colorado Trail — Segment 10 take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 10 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 10.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 10?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 10 climbs roughly 2,247 ft total — about 206 ft per mile, topping out near 11,332 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.