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Distance
7.96 miles
Elevation Gain
1788 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Caribou Pass Trail to Columbine Lake and West Ridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Tabernash, Colorado.
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The hike is about seven miles, give or take, however it feels longer. The elevation gain is little over 1000 feet. The drive here is about 45 minutes from both Granby and Winter Park, and is definitely worth it.
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