Highlight • Viewpoint
Treeline on Elbert
Hiking
5.0
(4)
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
This Highlight is in a protected area
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San Isabel National Forest
Tips
July 6, 2023
Hiking
July 12, 2023
Running
The trail is VERY steep after leaving the Colorado Trail so hiking might come before treeline. Regardless, the trail is much harder to run above treeline. You can definitely run most of the downhill, though.
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