Colorado Trail — Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain
~1 days · 13.3 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain is known for
Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain on the Colorado Trail: a 1-day point-to-point section of about 13.2 miles from Gold Hill Trailhead to Copper Mountain Far East Trailhead (Corn Lot). Alpine traverse across the Ten Mile Range through wildflower meadows with nearly 3.5 miles above treeline near the 12,495-foot summit between Peaks 5 and 6.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 30,180 ft to 40,902 ft over 13.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.8 mi · 59%
- Downhill 5.4 mi · 41%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
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 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain scores 27/100, 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 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain in about 1 days (0 nights out) over its 13.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 7: Gold Hill to Copper Mountain climbs roughly 3,740 ft total — about 281 ft per mile, topping out near 12,497 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.