French Pass

Jefferson, CO

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French Pass

Alluding to the presence of nineteenth-century French trappers in the Colorado Rockies, French Pass provided one of the easier crossing points over the Continental Divide between South Park and the Blue River drainage to the north. Today, the little known French Pass Trail offers hikers moderately easy access to the Divide and to some memorable montane scenery.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityJefferson
Length7.6 mi
Elevation Gain0 ft
Skill LevelModerate
Duration5 hours
SeasonJune to October
Trailhead Elevation10,500 ft
Top Elevation12,046 ft
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