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Colorado
The Citadel
20.4 mi
Distance
6,519 ft
Gain
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The Citadel
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 20.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 6,519 ft
- Elevation loss
- 6,519 ft
- Highest point
- 13,301 ft
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About this trail
The Citadel rises to 13,301 ft in Colorado. This route starts at Butler Gulch Trailhead and covers 20.4 miles round trip with about 6,519 ft of climbing.
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