
11.7 mi
Distance
6,362 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 28m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mount Elbert Southeast Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lake County, Colorado. It is 12 miles long and gains 6,362 feet. The nearest town is Twin Lakes, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,969 ft |
| High point | 6.0 mi | 4,393 ft |
| End | 11.7 mi | 2,969 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twin Lakes, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Lake County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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.
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