Colorado Trail Weather Data

The regular hiking season for the Colorado Trail is late-Spring to early-Fall, when the route is mostly free of snow and temperatures are above freezing. Here is a collection of current and average weather data from the towns closest to the Colorado Trail. This should give you a general idea of what kind of conditions to expect at different times of year. The elevation of the Colorado Trail itself is usually higher than the towns, so keep in mind that temperatures may be slightly cooler than what is shown here.

Littleton, CO

Elevation: 5,351 ft
Distance from Trail: 10 miles from Waterton Canyon Trailhead (mile 0)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com

Breckenridge, CO

Elevation: 9,600 ft
Distance from Trail: 4 miles from Goldhill Trailhead (mile 104)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com

Leadville, CO

Elevation: 10,152 ft
Distance from Trail: 10 miles from Tennessee Pass Trailhead (mile 142)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com

Buena Vista, CO

Elevation: 7,965 ft
Distance from Trail: 7 miles from Silver Creek Trailhead (mile 209)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com

Creede, CO

Elevation: 8,799 ft
Distance from Trail: 7.5 miles from San Luis Pass Trailhead (mile 342)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com

Silverton, CO

Elevation: 9,308 ft
Distance from Trail: 6.3 miles from Molas Pass Trailhead (mile 410)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com

Durango, CO

Elevation: 6,512 ft
Distance from Trail: 3.5 miles from Junction Creek Trailhead (mile 484)

Current weather data from AccuWeather.com. Average weather data from City-Data.com