MOUNT PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS RESORT

Continental Divide Trail (North)

Length of Hike: 3-4 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

This trail is part of the 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail that follows portions of the Colorado Trail across the state.  The route is a ridge walk of 3-4 miles of beautiful Colorado mountain scenery ending in Taylor Park (Texas Creek). There are grand views of the back side of Apostle Basin, which includes the three incredible 13ers: West Apostle, Ice Mountain, and North Apostle, as well as Mt. Huron (14,003) on the horizon. Snow banks at these altitudes above 12,000ft are visible year-round. This hike provides tremendous bang for your buck, as it starts at a high elevation with a moderate gain. Continental Divide Trail is the perfect hike to get your bearing. It provides a good overview of the Collegiate Peaks and is sure to fuel your dreams of further adventures.

Directions to Continental Divide Trail (North):

This trail is 19.5 miles west of Buena Vista on CR 306. This moderate trail starts above timberline on right side of road at the summit of Cottonwood Pass (12,119 ft.). (35-minute drive time from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort)
From the resort, CR 321 will take you up the hill and intersect with CR 306 just after Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Turn left on CR 306 – you will find the parking area on the left side of the road.