Trails & routes
Conquering Colorado Trail's Collegiate West: Hope Pass, Lake Ann, and Cottonwood Passes
A thru-hiker tackles the challenging Collegiate West section of the Colorado Trail, navigating steep ascents, stunning alpine scenery, and unexpected trail magic. Days 13 and 14 bring grueling climbs over Hope Pass, Lake Ann Pass, and Cottonwood Pass, testing endurance with relentless elevation gain and emotional highs and lows.