Colorado Trail — Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass
~2 days · 19.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass is known for
Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass on the Colorado Trail: a 2-day point-to-point section of about 20.7 miles from Stony Pass Trail Crossing to Molas Pass Trailhead. Remote San Juan traverse past small lakes and through downed timber sections, relatively level by CT standards before a final climb to the Million Dollar Highway at Molas Pass.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 29,472 ft to 41,634 ft over 19.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.2 mi · 37%
- Downhill 11.8 mi · 61%
- Flat 0.4 mi · 2%
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 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass scores 20/100, 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 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 24: Stony Pass to Molas Pass climbs roughly 3,560 ft total — about 179 ft per mile, topping out near 12,707 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.