Colorado Trail — Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass
~1 days · 13.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass is known for
Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 14.3 miles from Long Gulch Trailhead to Kenosha Pass Trailhead. Winds gently through Lost Creek Wilderness pine and fir forests before emerging into grassy open stretches with bristlecone pine and aspen approaching Kenosha Pass.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 31,204 ft to 34,380 ft over 13.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.6 mi · 41%
- Downhill 7.3 mi · 53%
- 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 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass scores 14/100, 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 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 13.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 5: Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass climbs roughly 1,857 ft total — about 135 ft per mile, topping out near 10,515 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.