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CDT: Bowen Gulch to Willow Creek Pass (CO Sec. 38)

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19.7

Miles

31.7

KM

Point to Point

11,435' 3,485 m

High

8,764' 2,671 m

Low

4,207' 1,282 m

Up

3,356' 1,023 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

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#17

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#3,792

in Colorado

#50,225

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Aug 7, 2022 near Grand Lake, CO
Indian paintbrush along the Bowen Gulch Trail.
Aug 7, 2018 near Grand Lake, CO

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Aug 12, 2017
Keith McCue
Beautiful trail along the top of a ridge leading up to Radial Mountain. then trail splits about a mile in. follow sign to Illinois Pass to stay on ...

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