The Berthoud Ridge Traverse is a high-alpine loop in Colorado's Front Range that partly follows the course of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) but stays high up on the ridgeline and includes all significant summits along the spine of the mountains. Most of the traverse is above the treeline with vast sections of off-trail travel. The route begins and ends at Berthoud Pass where the CDT crosses Highway 40 West making this an accessible adventure with little transportation logistics despite its length.

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103 miles, 20,000 feet of elevation gain! 100% single track dirt trails. 100% Great Smoky Mountains National Park.