Its less than one hour from Denver. Berthoud Pass is a saddle inside of Arapaho National Forest. The trail begins to the right of the restrooms where the large sign for the Continental Divide Trail is located.
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The Berthoud Pass Trailhead is located on Hwy 40 near the Continental Divide.
It offers a variety of summer and winter activities.
Facilities include a warming hut with vault toilets and interpretive information. Loch Lomond to Berthoud Pass is a 92 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Idaho Springs Colorado that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from June until October. Length 92 miElevation gain 3891 ftRoute type Point to point.
Berthoud Pass to Herman Gulch Trailhead ArapahoRoosevelt National Forests Continental Divide Trail Coalition Smooth bald mountaintops alternating with craggy terrain rocky knolls and wildflower patches are some of the reasons the journey from Jones Pass to Berthoud Pass is highly recommended.
Located at the summit of Berthoud Pass. Continental Divide Trail West. CDTW from across the way. Front Range Ski Mountaineering.
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2 by Fritz Sperry. Berthoud Pass Colorado by Rob Writz. Connecting the alpine towns of Empire and Winter Park Berthoud Pass is an accessible mountain pass along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The pass splits the Clear Creek and Grand counties and can be reached along the paved US Highway 40.
Continental Divide between Milner Pass and Berthoud Pass.
I was surprised to find in my research that there hasnt been a recorded report of anyone traversing this section of ridge proper by foot. This seems extremely hard to believe as the concentration of runners backpackers mountaineers and world-class climbers in the area is very high and the line itself is obvious. Herman Gulch to Berthoud Pass is an easily accessible introduction to the Continental Divide. Continental Divide Trail Coalition Supports the Launch of National Outdoor Equity Initiative.
Avalanche conditions are incredibly dangerous this season.
Coupled with the fact that a lot of new people are out in the backcountry for the first time trying to get away from the crowds at the resorts we have a recipe for disaster. Hiking Near Berthoud Pass the Continental Divide Colorado. When youre hiking at higher elevations in Colorado late summer is one of the best times of the year. The snow is mostly melted so the ground is dry and usually the afternoon thunderstorms are less frequent.
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The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through some of the Countrys Colorados and Grand Countys most impressive and breathtaking landscapes. 800 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail are located within the states boundaries with almost 100 miles of the trail right in Grand County and Rocky Mountain National Park. From Berthoud Pass you can access a variety of hiking trails for all skill levels. From the reknown Continental Divide Trail at Berthoud Pass to Mt.
Flora hike to see the turquoise blue Ethel Lake there is a hike for everyone along Berthoud Pass.
Please be cautious when partaking in any of these activities on Berthoud Pass. The Berthoud Pass Trailhead is located 154 miles north of I-70 on Highway 40 or 105 miles south of the Winter Park Ski Area. The trailhead is located on the east side of the road. There are restrooms and a warming hut at the trailhead.
The hike starts at the parking lot at the top of Berthoud Pass.
Follow the trail up through the woods to gain great views even before you get above treeline. Once above treeline you have amazing views of the Winter Park area and the Continental Divide Trail in both directions. Berthoud Pass to Rogers Pass Trailhead Meghann Maurer March 6 2015 Spanning a distance of nearly 3100 miles 5000 km from Mexico to Canada the Continental Divide forms the backbone of the Rocky Mountains in North America. Berthoud Pass CO Hwy.
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Rainbow Road Ley Maps CO 14. The trail in this section sits along a cliff and required a little bit of scrambling. There isnt too much water availability on this trail so be sure to top-off your water at every opportunity. From there I would be almost continuously on the Continental Divide from Rogers Pass to Berthoud Pass.
All told this hike would be approx 14 miles in length close to 5000 gain and take in two alpine lakes and five 13ers.
Most of the route would be off trail if well marked with old cairns and in high alpine terrain.
