Destination

Continental Divide Trail

Colorado, United States

Best timeJul–Sep

Set inColorado, United States

Climate10–70°F

Fares from$501

Nearest airportDRO

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

The route

Topographic route map for Continental Divide Trail

StartFinish

Elevation profile11,962 ft

0 mi3,999 ft low1921.3 mi

3100miles

11,962ft high point

26,250ft of climbing

150days

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun, Sep, Oct. Go in May, Jul, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightOct · 66%

WarmestJul · 70°F

WettestJul

Best windowJul–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The wildest of the Triple Crown, riding the spine of the Rockies.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Continental Divide Trail (San Juans). Nearest airport is DRO.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Million Dollar Highway

San Juan Skyway

Telluride Ski Resort

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Continental Divide Trail?

The best time to visit Continental Divide Trail is July–September, in Colorado, United States.

Where is Continental Divide Trail?

Continental Divide Trail is in Colorado, United States. The nearest major airport is DRO.

What is Continental Divide Trail known for?

The wildest of the Triple Crown, riding the spine of the Rockies.

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