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5.3 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-3,185 ft
Descent
00:23:28
Avg time
-3,161 ft
Altitude change
8,936 ft
Altitude min
12,097 ft
Altitude max
12,097 ft
Altitude start
8,936 ft
Altitude end
-11.291%
Grade
-36.67%
Grade max
11.68%
Grade min
452 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:23:28
Avg time

Mount Princeton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buena Vista
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #322
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Gravel grind climb up the east slope of Mount Princeton. This road provides a connector at the bottom for Colorado Trail, or as access to the summit hike of Mount Princeton

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Princeton

        Where is Mount Princeton located?
        Mount Princeton is located in Buena Vista, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Buena Vista trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.73648, -106.2136.
        What is the elevation gain for Mount Princeton?
        Mount Princeton has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,185 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,936 ft to 12,097 ft.
        Is Mount Princeton a point to point trail?
        Mount Princeton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Mount Princeton?
        Mount Princeton is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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