Near CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek
Western Red Columbine. 10,500 along the North Mount Elbert Trail.
Near CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek
Descent from the Mount Elbert Summit, less than 1 mile away from the trailhead parking lot, this view looking east. Missed it on my up, in darkness at 05:00 A.M. Nice finish to the day!
Near CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek
Beaver Dam near Lilly Pond
Near CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek
Twin Lakes fall view with Mt Elbert, the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains on the right
Near CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek
View of Mt Elbert (right), highest point in the Rockies

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CT - Segment 11: Mount Massive to Clear Creek

4.7 (3 Ratings)
Twin Lakes and Colorado's highest peak
20.9
mi
Distance
2,552
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
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Flatter
Steeper
20.89mi
Distance
2,552ft
Elevation Gain
3,695ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
10,627ft
High Point
8,923ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Key Mileages (southbound):00.00 - Start at Mount Massive Trailhead.01.30 - Trail junction. The Colorado Trail stays to the left and Mount Elbert Trail goes to the right.07.20 - Pass under Highway 82.13.70 - Trail junction, stay left to remain on the Colorado Trail, head right to take the Collegiate West alternate.21.50 - End of segment / Clear Creek Road.Water: There is plenty of water along this segment, though you should still treat it before drinking.Logistics: This segment is accessible by car from both the southern and northern ends. Access points for this segment include Mount Massive Trailhead, Interlaken Trailhead, and Clear Creek Road Trailhead.

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