Colorado Trail — Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road
~1 days · 14.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road is known for
Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 14.5 miles from CO Hwy 114 Crossing (Lujan Creek Road) to Saguache Park Road Trailhead (County Road 17FF). Relatively flat mesa travel through the Cochetopa Hills with a short ascent on an old service road and rolling terrain transitioning toward the La Garita Wilderness edge.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 30,722 ft to 33,563 ft over 14.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.9 mi · 36%
- Downhill 7.4 mi · 54%
- Flat 1.4 mi · 10%
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 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road scores 12/100, 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 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 14.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 18: Colorado Hwy 114 to Saguache Park Road climbs roughly 1,460 ft total — about 104 ft per mile, topping out near 10,289 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.