Near High Lonesome Trail
View from Rollins Pass, Colorado
Near High Lonesome Trail
Had to do a nice climb over the cornice at Devils Thumb Pass on July 1st, 2006.
Near High Lonesome Trail
Looking west from the saddle at Devil's Thumb Pass.
Near High Lonesome Trail
A nice runnable section at high altitude
Near High Lonesome Trail
Above King Lake looking east on CDT 08/07/18

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High Lonesome Trail

4.8 (6 Ratings)
A very rocky, rooty, and steep trail. Excellent views of alpine fields surrounded by the divide.
11.7
mi
Distance
3,324
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Permits are required for overnight camping in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Additional permits required for groups over 12 people.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.67mi
Distance
3,324ft
Elevation Gain
1,723ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
12,093ft
High Point
9,667ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Part of the Continental Divide Trail, the High Lonesome Trail brings you from the Fraser Valley up to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. After the moderately difficult ascent, enjoy an easy 3-mile stretch of level terrain at the top of Devil's Thumb Pass to Corona Pass. Here you'll enjoy the views back towards Winter Park and Grand County, as well as the Front Range towns of the greater Denver metropolitan area.

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October 10, 2024
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