TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)
White River National Forest, Summit County, CO
Point-to-point trail in White River National Forest, Summit County, CO. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 255.4 mi (411 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 12,651 ft (3,856 m)
- Est. Time
- 27 hr 40 min
- High point
- 11,516 ft (3,510 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Campsite 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Rache's Place 76.6 mi (123.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Brewery 76.6 mi (123.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Barber 76.6 mi (123.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Father Dyer Chapel 76.6 mi (123.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Smokehouse 76.7 mi (123.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Assay Office 76.7 mi (123.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Carpenter Shop 76.7 mi (123.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Mill 76.7 mi (123.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Dioramas by Hank Gentsch 76.7 mi (123.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Hoosier Pass Memorial 87.8 mi (141.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: Quandry Peak Trailhead 90.1 mi (145 km) from start
- Historic site: Frank & Theta Brown 97.7 mi (157.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Breckenridge Welcome Center 97.8 mi (157.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Sons of Norway 97.8 mi (157.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 97.8 mi (157.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort Mary B 98.3 mi (158.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 98.8 mi (159 km) from start
- Waterfall 98.8 mi (159 km) from start
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Questions about TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)
How long is TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
TransAmerica Trail (Colorado) is 255.4 mi (411 km) long. Most people take about 27 hr 40 min. It climbs 12,651 ft (3,856 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,516 ft (3,510 m).
How hard is TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
Drinking water on the way at 97.8 mi (157.4 km). Toilets: 1.8 mi (2.8 km), 76.6 mi (123.3 km), 90.1 mi (145 km).
Is TransAmerica Trail (Colorado) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
Bernie's Place Bar and Grill, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Forge Mini Mart, 0.6 mi (1 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for TransAmerica Trail (Colorado)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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