Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville
~1 days · 13.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville is known for
Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 13.6 miles from Saguache Park Road Trailhead (County Road 17FF) to Eddiesville Trailhead. Enters the La Garita Wilderness, traversing high forested terrain along Cochetopa Creek drainage with good water access and moderate elevation rolling.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 31,280 ft to 34,154 ft over 13.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.0 mi · 66%
- Downhill 3.8 mi · 28%
- Flat 0.8 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 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville 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 many days does the Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 13.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville climbs roughly 2,185 ft total — about 159 ft per mile, topping out near 10,446 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.