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Divide Trail

Divide TrailPhoto: Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
5.1 mi
round trip
1,377 ft
climb
12,534 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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The Divide Trail is a 5.1-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's White River National Forest, within the Dillon Ranger District. The route rises from a low point of 11,153 feet to a high of 12,534 feet, a climb of 1,377 feet one way, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. It is open year-round, and the trip works well as a day hike or a base for exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station, which sits about 1,200 feet lower, show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F and no snow days. Winter is harsh, with highs in the mid-20s and snow on about half the days from December through February. Golden Bear Peak lies about 1.8 miles away, and Loveland Pass is about 3.3 miles off. Climbers can head to Lost Wall, about 3.9 miles away, and Lowry Campground offers camping about 7.4 miles from the trail.

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