Colorado Trail — Segment 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114
1 days · 20.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114 is known for
Segment 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114 on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 20.4 miles from Sargents Mesa to CO Hwy 114 Crossing (Lujan Creek Road). Long descent from the high Cochetopa Hills through open forested terrain, dropping over 4,400 feet to the highway crossing near Lujan Creek.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 32,054 ft to 38,579 ft over 20.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.2 mi · 35%
- Downhill 12.2 mi · 59%
- Flat 1.2 mi · 6%
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 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114 scores 16/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 17: Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy 114 climbs roughly 2,756 ft total — about 133 ft per mile, topping out near 11,791 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.