Stage 1 of 15 · Colorado Trail

Start → End

Distance

4.1 km

Ascent

+14 m

Descent

-158 m

Est. Time

57 min

Altitude

2,137.2–2,316.6 m

Type

point-to-point

🏃 Flat & Runnable❄️ Alpine

📍

Start: Start

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

📍

End: End

No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.

📥 Download GPX 🗺️ Open in Planner 🏔️ 3D Flyover 4.1 km · 14m gain

Elevation Profile

Flat (<5%)

Route Map

🗺️ Open in Planner → | 🏔️ View 3D Flyover →

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

Segment	Dist	↑ / ↓	Time	Character
Start → km 1.4 (2262m) 2,260–2,317m	1.4 km	+83m / -104m	28 min	🥾 Rolling Terrain
km 1.4 (2262m) → km 3.3 (2152m) 2,152–2,262m	1.9 km	+3m / -112m	26 min	📉 Descending
km 3.3 (2152m) → End 2,137–2,152m	0.8 km	+9m / -20m	10 min	🥾 Rolling Terrain
Total	4.1 km	+14m / -158m	1h 05m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

Adjust your flat 10K pace to see personalized finish time, calorie burn, and hydration needs.

Your flat 10K pace 7:00 /km

4:00 /km (elite) 12:00 /km (leisure)

Fast Hiker / Jogger

Est. Finish Time

33 min

Calories

290 kcal

Water Needed

0.5 L

Effort Distance

5 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (25g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~278mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

Steep / Technical

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

3 m/km

Gentle profile

↑ 14m ↓ 158m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (100%)

Surface Type

Ground (79%) Unknown (8%) Unpaved (5%) Gravel (4%) Wood (2%) Asphalt (1%) Dirt (1%) Paved (1%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Surface Breakdown

Natural Ground (78%)

Unknown (8%)

Unpaved Trail (5%)

Gravel (4%)

Wood (2%)

Current Conditions

Loading live weather...

Conditions for June

ℹ️ Shoulder season

Snow Risk

Unlikely

Mud Risk

30%

Moderate

Ice Risk

Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 4.1 km, 14m ascent, max altitude 2316.6m, ~1h duration.

Essential 6 items

👟
Trail running shoes / hiking boots

Required for any trail
📱
Phone (charged) + offline map

Navigation & emergency contact
💧
1L water bottle

No water sources on route
🧴
Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV intensifies above 2000m
🧢
Sun hat / cap

Exposed alpine terrain
🧥
Windbreaker / shell jacket

Summit at 2316.6m — wind chill

Recommended 4 items

🕶️
Sunglasses (cat 3+)

Snow & rock glare at altitude
🧤
Warm mid-layer (fleece)

Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
🩹
Mini first aid kit

Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
🧊
Microspikes / light crampons

Snow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb

Nice to have 1 items

🦵
Gaiters

Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Start to End (4.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There

Start

No transit stops detected nearby.

Finish — Getting Back

End

No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

🗺️ Transit directions (Google)

Next Stage

Colorado Trail Stage 2: Start → End

→

← Back to all 15 stages of Colorado Trail

Take this route with you

Download the GPX file for your GPS watch or phone. Works with Garmin, Suunto, COROS, Apple Watch, and all GPX-compatible apps.

📥 Download GPX 🗺️ Planner