Colorado Trail — Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass
~1 days · 12.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass is known for
Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 12.7 miles from Eddiesville Trailhead to San Luis Pass. Long climb through La Garita Wilderness reaching the Continental Divide, with the final miles above treeline offering sweeping San Juan and La Garita range views.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 34,045 ft to 41,302 ft over 12.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.2 mi · 68%
- Downhill 3.2 mi · 27%
- Flat 0.7 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 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass scores 23/100, 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 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 12.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 20: Eddiesville to San Luis Pass climbs roughly 2,907 ft total — about 240 ft per mile, topping out near 12,625 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.