Colorado Trail — Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road
~1 days · 11 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road is known for
Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 10.9 miles from Bolam Pass Road (FS 578) at Celebration Lake to Hotel Draw Road (FS 550) Upper Junction. Shorter alpine segment through the San Juan National Forest with a long dry stretch — pack water for the 22-mile dry section that spans into Segment 27.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 34,209 ft to 39,268 ft over 11 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.7 mi · 43%
- Downhill 5.5 mi · 50%
- Flat 0.8 mi · 7%
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 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road 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 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 11 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 26: Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road climbs roughly 1,745 ft total — about 159 ft per mile, topping out near 11,982 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.