Hiking · Silverton, CO
CDT: Stony Pass to Carson Saddle (CO Sec. 10)
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 12 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:10 pm.
Smoky
Feels like 55°
Wind
5 mph SSE
UV index
0.5 low
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:10 pm
Distance
16.3mi round trip
Elevation gain
2,385ft
High point
11,693ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
This is a 16.3-mile point-to-point hiking section of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in the Rio Grande National Forest, located near Silverton, Colorado. The route connects Stony Pass to Carson Saddle. The trailhead offers parking. The terrain is described as rugged, and the difficulty is rated as difficult. The highest point on this segment reaches 12,983 feet, while the lowest is 11,936 feet. The estimated duration for the hike is approximately 11 hours. Some sources list the total distance as 25.7 kilometers (approximately 16 miles) with an elevation gain of 1,007 meters, taking about 8.5 to 9 hours. The trail is accessible year-round.
Trail profile
Gain
2,385 ft
Avg grade
3%
Steepest
8%
High point
11,693 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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CDT: Stony Pass to Carson Saddle (CO Sec. 10)
