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CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route vs Clouds Rest Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route Clouds Rest Trail
Distance 25 mi41 km 9.1 mi15 km
Elevation gain 4,849 ft1,478 m 1,965 ft599 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from June to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route vs Clouds Rest Trail: which should you hike?

At 25 mi41 km, CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route is the longer route — roughly 16 mi26 km more than Clouds Rest Trail (9.1 mi15 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Clouds Rest Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.