Continental Divide Trail - CO
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I have hiked the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado. I have lived in Colorado since 1977 and have backpack to many alpine lakes whether there was a trail or not.
San Luis Pass (11,929') is north of the town of Creede. A left turn will take you to town a right turn will take you down Cascade Creek which flows into Spring Creek.
December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
San Luis Pass (11,929') is north of the town of Creede. A left turn will take you to town a right turn will take you down Cascade Creek which flows into Spring Creek.
Staying on the straight and narrow heading to San Luis Pass. Flowers on both sides and sunshine, no complaints here.
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Staying on the straight and narrow heading to San Luis Pass. Flowers on both sides and sunshine, no complaints here.
Made it to the saddle and looked back at San Luis Peak. It is strange how time and distance play in your mind at walking speed. Just 4 hours ago I was standing at the top.
December 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Made it to the saddle and looked back at San Luis Peak. It is strange how time and distance play in your mind at walking speed. Just 4 hours ago I was standing at the top.
A view down Spring Creek (Bondholder Trail) and up to the next saddle. The loss of a vast forest and the ecosystem that once was, now has to recalibrate into something different. The trail is just below the talus field on the left then zigzags up to the saddle.
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A view down Spring Creek (Bondholder Trail) and up to the next saddle. The loss of a vast forest and the ecosystem that once was, now has to recalibrate into something different. The trail is just below the talus field on the left then zigzags up to the saddle.
Just another one of those examples of why you can't actually walk on the Divide.
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Just another one of those examples of why you can't actually walk on the Divide.
The view from the saddle at the west finger of Spring Creek.
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The view from the saddle at the west finger of Spring Creek.
Heading to the saddle just to the right of the post.
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Heading to the saddle just to the right of the post.
The southwest face of San Luis Peak. It is a gentle giant among 14ers, stuck in the middle of nowhere by itself.
December 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The southwest face of San Luis Peak. It is a gentle giant among 14ers, stuck in the middle of nowhere by itself.
As promised, the sliver of snow is crossed. Just strolling along at 12,000'. In the upper right is more forest land devastated by Spruce Beetles. With climate change comes warmer winter temperatures and less moisture, a recipe for Spruce Beetle population explosion.
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As promised, the sliver of snow is crossed. Just strolling along at 12,000'. In the upper right is more forest land devastated by Spruce Beetles. With climate change comes warmer winter temperatures and less moisture, a recipe for Spruce Beetle population explosion.
The view from the stadium seats. These Hoodoos are an iconic landmark in this section. But hoodoos are scattered around throughout the San Juan Mountains.
December 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The view from the stadium seats. These Hoodoos are an iconic landmark in this section. But hoodoos are scattered around throughout the San Juan Mountains.
Traversing at ~12,000' around the bowl clockwise, the trail will cross the sliver of snow and head to the saddle at the upper right. The saddle separates the east and west fingers of Spring Creek which in turn makes up Cebolla (Onion?) Creek then flows into the Gunnison River at Blue Mesa Reservoir.
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Traversing at ~12,000' around the bowl clockwise, the trail will cross the sliver of snow and head to the saddle at the upper right. The saddle separates the east and west fingers of Spring Creek which in turn makes up Cebolla (Onion?) Creek then flows into the Gunnison River at Blue Mesa Reservoir.
Picking up the trail again at the saddle and continuing into the La Garita Caldera. Looking south at the Divide the trail traverses around the bowl that is the head waters of Spring Creek.
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Picking up the trail again at the saddle and continuing into the La Garita Caldera. Looking south at the Divide the trail traverses around the bowl that is the head waters of Spring Creek.
A farewell bouquet, Old Man Of The Mountain (Hymenoxys grandiflora) proves that you can bloom where you're planted.
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A farewell bouquet, Old Man Of The Mountain (Hymenoxys grandiflora) proves that you can bloom where you're planted.
I just couldn't resist leaving my own marker at the top of San Luis Peak.
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I just couldn't resist leaving my own marker at the top of San Luis Peak.
View #7_ This is the last in the 360 degree views. Looking north west down the Spring Creek Valley.
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
View #7_ This is the last in the 360 degree views. Looking north west down the Spring Creek Valley.
View #6_ Looking north at Stewart Peak (13983') on the right, Baldy Alto (13,698') right of center, Baldy Chato (13,401') left of center and Bondholder Creek Valley on the left. In the foreground are the two hikers heading back down the north ridge.
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
View #6_ Looking north at Stewart Peak (13983') on the right, Baldy Alto (13,698') right of center, Baldy Chato (13,401') left of center and Bondholder Creek Valley on the left. In the foreground are the two hikers heading back down the north ridge.
View #5_ A better look to the east, looking down the Cochetopa Valley. Organ Mountain is on the left. Cochetopa Dome and Caldera are to the right of that. In the far distance is the Sangre De Cristo range. Crestone Peak (14,294') and Kit Carson Mountain (14,164') are seen at upper center.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
View #5_ A better look to the east, looking down the Cochetopa Valley. Organ Mountain is on the left. Cochetopa Dome and Caldera are to the right of that. In the far distance is the Sangre De Cristo range. Crestone Peak (14,294') and Kit Carson Mountain (14,164') are seen at upper center.
View#4_ Looking to the east at the summit point and the Cochetopa Valley. Two hikers summited coming up the north ridge. Organ Mountain (13,801') is to the left of the hiker wearing red.
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
View#4_ Looking to the east at the summit point and the Cochetopa Valley. Two hikers summited coming up the north ridge. Organ Mountain (13,801') is to the left of the hiker wearing red.
View #3_ Looking south at the ridge line we climbed up. The point knob at the center sits on the Divide. Nelson Mountain (12,090') is in the upper left. The town of Creede is situated to the south of that.
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
View #3_ Looking south at the ridge line we climbed up. The point knob at the center sits on the Divide. Nelson Mountain (12,090') is in the upper left. The town of Creede is situated to the south of that.
View #2_ Looking southwest at our general direction of travel.
It will be a series of traverses an saddle kissing and crosses. As we head to San Luis Pass.
It will be a series of traverses an saddle kissing and crosses. As we head to San Luis Pass.
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
View #2_ Looking southwest at our general direction of travel.
It will be a series of traverses an saddle kissing and crosses. As we head to San Luis Pass.
It will be a series of traverses an saddle kissing and crosses. As we head to San Luis Pass.