Near CDT: South Boulder Creek to Rollins Pass
Northern view from Rogers Pass
Near CDT: South Boulder Creek to Rollins Pass
Southern view from Rogers Pass
Near CDT: South Boulder Creek to Rollins Pass
Looking down at Heart Lake

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CDT: South Boulder Creek to Rollins Pass

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Part of the Continental Divide Scenic Trail, this section hosts stunning views along open ridgeline.
4.5
mi
Distance
1,040
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.53mi
Distance
1,040ft
Elevation Gain
1,288ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
12,222ft
High Point
11,653ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From Rogers Pass, this section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) heads north to Rollins Pass (aka Corona Pass). All the way from James Peak to Rollins Pass (aka Corona Pass), the trail is designated with CDT-branded markers. Spectacular views abound along this trail. you can't miss the lakes within the James Peak Wilderness... The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is a 3,100-mile trail that runs on or near the Continental Divide, from Canada to Mexico. However, the route is not complete. Most of the route through Colorado has been designated, though some sections of trail are not built.

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Contributors
Tom Robson