Colorado Trail Segment 8 – Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass Trailhead

To From Harrison Avenue/Highway 24 follow Highway 24 north toward Ski Cooper/Minturn. Be sure to take the left turn to stay on Highway 24 as you leave Leadville. The trailhead entrance is approximately 10 miles from Leadville across the highway from the entrance to Ski Cooper. Turn left (west) off to access the parking area.

Trailhead parking Lot located off of Hwy 24 across the street from the Ski Cooper entrance.

The trail in it’s entirety crosses several different landscapes from high ridgelines to dense forest and wetland creek crossings. It travels through the east end of the historic Camp Hale National Monument, along old railbeds and views of Mount of the Holy Cross.

Don’t be intimidated by the trail distance if you aren’t looking to “thru-hike”, choose sections for an out and back hike starting a top Tennessee Pass or through Camp Hale to experience the beauty of the trail without the distance.

Colorado Trail

Continental Divide Trail