Colorado Trail
6.0 mi
Distance
2 hrs 39 min
Time
terrain
2,526 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate out and back trail in San Isabel National Forest.
This is an alternate route for Mount Yale via Colorado Trail and Mt. Yale East Ridge.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
BV/Avalanche TH w/Midland
Midland Hikers -
Hiked with just Stefan Bohn and Ember.
Rest of the group went on the other trail behind Rainbow Lake.
To the saddle -
Took 3.23 miles.
2 hours and 30 minutes.
2513 elevation game. 
Elevation at the saddle 11,908.
1 hour and 20 minutes back down to the trailhead.
Midland Hikes. Hiked with just Stefan Bohn and Ember.
Rest of the group went the other way behind Rainbow Lake. 
CT to pass at 12K ft from Avalanche
3.3 mi to pass at 11900, 1.3 MPH. 2:26 up. 2430 gain.
3.4 mi to 12060 hill summit. 2:36 up. 2520 gain. 1.3 MPH.
1:23 down from pass.
