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Colorado
French Pass
6.7 mi
Distance
1,799 ft
Gain
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Inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests
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Boundary data
Access via County Road 10: Boreas Pass
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State DOT 511 · 36 d ago
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Out & back
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French Pass
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,799 ft
- Highest point
- 12,057 ft
- Lowest point
- 10,513 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
French Pass is a 6.7-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the San Juan National Forest's Columbine Ranger District. The route offers access to alpine terrain in this high-elevation region of southwestern Colorado. The trail is maintained by the San Juan National Forest under the Columbine Ranger District. This out-and-back format means hikers will retrace their route, making total round-trip distance 13.4 miles. French Pass provides hikers with access to mountain scenery characteristic of the San Juan Range. The trail's proximity to the Columbine Ranger District area makes it part of the extensive forest service trail network in the region. Hikers should plan accordingly for a full day outing given the distance. Conditions and trail accessibility may vary seasonally, so check with the Columbine Ranger District for current information before heading out. The San Juan National Forest offers numerous trails in the area, and French Pass is one option for exploring this mountain landscape.
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