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Cottonwood Pass Climb
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Cottonwood Pass Climb
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Cottonwood Pass Climb
Road cycling
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San Isabel National Forest
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Paul_C
May 2, 2025
Road cycling
Climbing Cottonwood Pass westwards from Buena Vista is a journey to extreme altitudes on the Continental Divide. Prepare for approximately 20-25 miles where you'll gain over 4,100ft to reach the stunning 12,126ft paved summit. This notoriously steady climb averaging only around 3-4% with ramps around 6-8%. You'll enjoy beautiful scenery as you climb through extensive aspen groves which are spectacular in fall. The road over the pass is seasonally closed so be sure to check it's open before attempting this climb.
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Distance 30.8 km
Uphill 1,320 m
Downhill 60 m
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