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Mount Elbert East Ridge Trail
ExpertLoop

Mount Elbert East Ridge Trail

Twin Lakes, Colorado

12.3 mi

Distance

5,164 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 33m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
It was the highest peak in Colorado. You can get to the summit from the east ridge. It was cold in May. It is the easy route from the other routes. It's categorized as a Class 1 route. There's a nice view of Twin Lakes and other mountains. It's important to check the weather before you go. Ice spikes or micro spikes should be used. It's a good idea to have a 4wd in the winter.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,919 ft
Max:4,385 ft
1,574 ft
1,574 ft
2,919 ft3,408 ft3,896 ft4,385 ft0.0 mi3.1 mi6.2 mi9.2 mi12.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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