Distance
7.2 mi to summit
18.0 mi total
Elevation
1,759 ft start
4,703 ft max
Vertical
2,803 ft gain
Time
4 hr 55 min to summit
9 hr 37 min total
Knee problems made Colden ascent difficult, but summit views were incredible. Calamity Trail is fantastic; excited to hike again.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
stream crossing
Key gear
trekking poles, mountaineering boots, GPS device
