The following charts give the approximate elevation change and mileage covered
during each day of our trip. I have to admit that some of the "uphills" were tough,
especially Monarch Pass, but the "downhills" on the other side made up for the
effort.
Sunday, July 13
Breckenridge to Eagle-Vail - 72 miles
Starting elevation: 9,603'
Highest points: Fremont Pass - 11,320'
Ending elevation: 8,150'
Monday, July 14
Eagle-Vail to Glenwood Springs - 58 miles
Highest point: Eagle-Vail - 8,150'
Ending elevation: 5,351'
Tuesday, July 15
Day off in Glenwood Springs...
White-water rafting down the Colorado River
through Glenwood Canyon
Wednesday, July 16
Glenwood Springs to Paonia - 74 miles
Highest point: McClure Pass - 8,755'
Ending elevation: 5,674'
Thursday, July 17
Paonia to Gunnison - 90 miles
Highest point: Black Mesa - 9,150'
Ending elevation: 5,351'
Friday, July 18
Gunnison to Buena Vista - 84 miles
Highest point: Monarch Pass - 11,312'
Ending elevation: 7,954'
Saturday, July 19
Buena Vista to Breckenridge - 62 miles
Highest points: Trout Creek Pass - 9,346'
Ending elevation: 9,603'