Colorado Trail — Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass
~2 days · 25.1 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Colorado Trail — Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass is known for
Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass on the Colorado Trail: a 2-day point-to-point section of about 25.4 miles from Copper Mountain Far East Trailhead (Corn Lot) to Tennessee Pass Trailhead. Long alpine segment through Camp Hale National Monument past WWII training grounds, traversing Searle and Kokomo passes with expansive high-ridge travel and historic railroad bed sections.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 30,600 ft to 40,171 ft over 25.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.8 mi · 60%
- Downhill 9.4 mi · 38%
- Flat 0.7 mi · 3%
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 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Colorado Trail — Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass 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 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Colorado Trail — Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 25.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Colorado Trail — Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass?
The Colorado Trail — Segment 8: Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass climbs roughly 4,606 ft total — about 184 ft per mile, topping out near 12,287 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.