Colorado Trail — Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead
~2 days · 20.4 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead is known for
Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead on the Colorado Trail: a 2-day point-to-point section of about 20.6 miles from Hotel Draw Road (FS 550) Upper Junction to Kennebec Trailhead. Wild and remote Hermosa Creek Special Management Area traverse over Indian Trail Ridge with 4,025 feet of climbing and the longest dry stretch on the entire trail.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 34,078 ft to 40,138 ft over 20.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.7 mi · 53%
- Downhill 7.9 mi · 39%
- Flat 1.7 mi · 8%
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 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead scores 22/100, 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 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 20.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 27: Hotel Draw Road to Kennebec Trailhead climbs roughly 3,901 ft total — about 191 ft per mile, topping out near 12,247 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.