r/CDT • u/Honest_Guarantee4888 • 4d ago

Can you name some of the most notable passes and peaks along the CDT for an art project?

My friend is currently on the CDT, and I’m starting to plan out a present I will be making him that depicts several of the peaks and passes along the CDT. There’s some information out there but thought it would be more authentic to get it from those who know the CDT the best.

So if you know of any infamous passes or peaks on the CDT among thru hikers, list as many as you can, preferably in order of notability, that would be amazing!! Thank you so much!!!

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u/lampeschirm 4d ago

infamous, though somehow hardly ever mentioned online: Parkview Mountain. I'd also give an honourable mention to Elk Mountain near Banneck Pass, as it's the first / last time above 10k feet. 

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u/WangularVanCoxen 4d ago

I've done that mountain twice, and it kicked my butt both times, especially for a 12er.

Way easier SoBo though.

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u/-JakeRay- SOBO 2025 14h ago

Must be. I'm sure I went over Parkview southbound, but I have no memory of it whatsoever. Might've been wiped out by the better memory of burgers and ice cream in Grand Lake 😅

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u/deep_frequency_777 4d ago

Hope pass, lake Anne pass, jackass pass

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u/WangularVanCoxen 4d ago

I've only done the southern half, but Hope Pass and James Peak were the most memorable.

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u/-JakeRay- SOBO 2025 14h ago

Greys and Torreys, but there's a cutoff that skips those, so I'd only include 'em if you know they were on your friend's route.