I cant think of one off-hand, but there are enough network of trails/jeep roads in that area where you could probably put together something. Im about a quarter of the way through it as of 2015. In your experience is it safe to hike through the summer storms? More social and popular than nearby Frisco because it has a hostel. In some areas, such as the Holy Cross Wilderness, there is a self-signed permit station when entering the wilderness areas. A good compromise between details, an overview beyond the trail corridor, and weight. Youll find that most experienced people in the black bear country say you dont need it. Getting back to Denver or into Durango you have a few different options. Silverthorne/Dillon: Full-service town. The last column is cut off from view. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. You will see fellow CT travelers along the way. We wanted to minimize risks like hitchhiking and hostels, while still getting the food we needed and experiencing at least one or two of Colorados famed trail towns on a schedule that fit our pace. There are very few old and bold mountaineers. If in doubt about the weather head down and dont climb up to the summit. The post office will generally hold your package for up to two weeks. 2667 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9AE5A556AC43DE4CA7FABA7B3BCE4DF6><539A525913EBCC4DA078330890D9E650>]/Index[2641 50]/Info 2640 0 R/Length 130/Prev 203994/Root 2642 0 R/Size 2691/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream https://www.predci.com/train-bus-stations/Summit-county-CO/hours-phone.html. Do you want to hitchhike, or avoid it as much as possible? One question for you how are mosquitoes along the trail? []. Water is also scarce along the ridge itself. All roads see a fair amount of traffic esp on a weekend, but 306 sees the most traffic and is by far the easiest hitch. Depending on my average daily mileage, I will go into town to resupply my food every 3-7 days. hb```2 eaY(&u!{ef|yU9A::II CIHK n_8vqpprtQ$Xq.)FV+FSk\32000d[2 Happy Trails! Talus vs. Scree - What is the difference? Their customers are thru hikers and tourists in cars and they do have a lot for resuppply but if it were me i would send a box there. Due to the elevation factor, this method is preferred for people from outside of Colorado. In New York and Connecticut theyll arrest you on the spot if you even look like youre going to stick your thumb out. Bailey Platte River Outfitters 303-816-9383/ 303-895-7229, Fairplay High Alpine Sports (719) 836-0201, Breckenridge Mt Outfitters 970-453-2201, Frisco Walmart (970) 668-3959 larger 8oz or 16oz isobutane, Silverthorne Wilderness Sports -(970) 468-5687, Twin Lakes General Store 719-486-2196 Limited quantity reported; may want to call ahead, Leadville Leadville Outdoors (719) 486-7392, Buena Vista Trailhead Sports 719-395-8002. Nope..but kinda confusing. Lake City has become one of the go to places on the CT and CDT. There is no charge for this permit. All.. Well, I go skiing on Mt Toll (13k) at theRead more , FOLLOW-UP: It is now May 12th. As mentioned, many towns on the CT have good-sized grocery stores and other resupply areas. https://bearsafety.com/services/bear-spray-training, he CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search And Rescue) card is, take this alternate not far from Waterton Canyon, ake Light Rail to Mineral Littleton station, The Colorado Trail: The Official Guidebook, Ninth Edition. It is 10 MINUTES by drivingdoh! The Butterly Hostel a popular option for both collegiate West and East hikers. Sorry for the late response I didnt get any prompt so I guess I have to check the site. T. Take a taxi to Roxborough State Park (~$35). Thanks so much for the great info! thanks, D, UK. well done! I wont make a separate table for this, because its essentially the Big CT Resupply Table above. Thanks for pointing out the error. endstream endobj 2642 0 obj <>/Metadata 55 0 R/Outlines 70 0 R/Pages 2639 0 R/StructTreeRoot 75 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 2643 0 obj <. Heres their link if you are curious about how and where they cached supplies:http://www.the2016plan.com/coloradotrail/planning.html. Thanks for the info! Were planning on hiking 100 miles of the trail so this was super helpful. Quite a few may be found via a Google search such as, but not limited to, Trail Supply Co, Outdoor Herbivore, Zero Day Resupply, and Sonora Pass Resupply. Full-service town. James and Rebecca hiked the CT in 2009 using bear canisters cached along the trail. , Hi Paul, First of all thank you so very much for posting this helpful online guide! greetings Pmags! Durango has fewer transportation options to get back home vs. Denver. You have stated that a bear vault is an overkill and that the bears of Colorado are not as aggressive as those of California (I hopeRead more , Hi Inbar! RESUPPLY PACKAGES - FREE Resupply and care packages are accepted and placed on hold until you arrive! Scroll down the page until you see the appropriate section. United Airlines also has one-way flights from Durango to Denver; which reported being expensive. https://pmags.com/backpacking-a-beginners-primer. Ive been known to frequent theBackcountry Brewerythere once or twice. This is wondrous information. If you are hammock camper, you will want to be more careful in picking your campsites. Justin Simoni also has very detailed information on accessing the 14ers from The Colorado Trail. Though this is a hard and long hitch in both directions, it could be useful for patient people and/or those who really need to bail, Gunnison is approx 40 miles WEST. Consider it a scenic alternative for more experienced hikers. Waterton Canyon is the official Denver terminus of The Colorado Trail. Its very extensive and I cant wait to go next summer! I like your blog. I am looking for a week long trek, camping along the way, hoping to engage him with the joys of outdoors vs. video games. Other maps sources may work, too. See below for more info. How much will it cost to take a hike on The Colorado Trail? Some hiker supplies in store per website. Various ways to reach including two-mile hike down a jeep road. As of 2013, there is a higher alternate route on The Colorado Trail that takes in the existing Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the Collegiate Peaks. This is probably not a big deal for most folks, but you never know. For those without a strong preference, I suggest a mix. Sorting through the various towns and mail drop options can feel overwhelming when you dont have enough information. igh Country Market actively seeking hiker input on what to stock. Many people bagging Elbert and Massive make hitching from Half-moon easy as well (esp. Thoughts Would you say Erik the Blacks pocket atlas is enough for a thru-hike? Full-service town. No surprise, these SAR groups are very busy in Colorado. Check out this Facebook page for CT Section Hikers. If you do not find a shuttle (see below), you can get there via these instructions: Excellent overview of the three alternates via The Colorado Trail Foundation. This business takes maildrops:. This route is the same length as the current CT (~80 miles) through this section but offers a higher ridge walk alternative that many people may find interesting. Another alternative so you do not have to carry as many maps are the Latitude 40 map series. You follow the trail and connect back to the CT in a valley. You can go stoveless, use a canister stove, or go with a white gas stove. Restored mining town. These were heavy; I would not have wanted to go any longer between resupplies. On The Colorado Trail, there are two designated alternates that are the same mileage roughly. Call ahead. Then about 8 miles to town down a jeep road. Newer hostel calledThe Bivvioffersa bunk and breakfast stay. The Postholer maps are high quality but are corridor maps as well. If the trend continues into 2022 safe to say leaving a car there will not become an option going forward. The Summit County, Salida/BV and Durango mapsRead more , This is fantastic! The disadvantage of this method is that you are dependent on Post Office hours (if not sending to a hostel or business), have to pay for shipping, and need a person on the home front to send out packages for you. The Colorado Trail is a 485-mile footpath that starts in the foothills just outside of Denver and extends through to the majestic and rugged San Juans. Very soon into the trail if you need to bail or just want to get a cold Coke. I plan on updating this doc early next month. Not only will this help give variety to your meals, but it will also help the environment as we avoid waste and recycle the retail cardboard packaging products arrive in. I would get the latest data book as it will have the changes in detail. There are some caveats that do apply: Fuel canisters should be found in the following places. Most are somewhere in between. This way, I would only carry 2 days' worth of food for the section between Boss Lake and Monarch Pass today, enabling me to . That is a question with many different answers depending on your hiking style, length of trip, how many town stops you go on, cost of transportation to the trail, etc. Click to enlarge. 1964 Monarch Pass, Colorado Postcard MONARCH CREST HOUSE Highway 50 Roadside. Her number is 719-850-8715. Outfitter. The CORSAR card is essentially a charitable donation to help defray the cost of training and rescues for the hard-working SAR groups in Colorado. Hiker Name, c/o Monarch Crest Store, 24500 Hwy 50W, Salida, CO 81201. Northeast / Denver Bound:You do face some of the hardest terrain and higher elevation right away, end in the more subtle Waterton Canyon. Climbing the 14ers is a very popular activity in Colorado. Heading to Moab for a visit this winter, loved reading your articles and cant wait to check it out! Be sure to have an ID ready when you pick up your package. Probably would work. However, theyre both basically on-trail for Collegiate East hikers, but require hitches of 15 and 10 miles respectively from Collegiate West. Basic camping items asSasquatch OutpostandKnotty Pine. I personally struggled with this while planning my 2020 CT thru hike, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. The post has some fantastic information that should be read as well. Ive had the pleasure of hiking the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, and countless shorter amazing trails throughout the US and abroad. .Saguache: This county seat, but a dying town, has a few small businesses that have been known to be for sale. Speaking of the Collegiate West loop, this newer alt route combined with the traditional CT will make a wonderful ~165 mile CT/CDT loop with beautiful scenery and easy logistics. Large town with many restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, PO, etc. Can do moderate re-supply at the small grocery store. Google is your friend! For more information, see what Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation, wrote. While this handout will help you prepare for the basics on a journey of this trail, it is not the only item you need for information to complete The Colorado Trail. Mags There are two tabs, one for Collegiate East and one for West. %%EOF There are dozens of post offices, hotels, stores, and lodges that will receive your package and hold it for you. Places that have adequate supplies in stock for CT travelers are not in short supply. CT Day 23/CDT: Monarch My son was planning to meet me at the Monarch store at 11:00 am with my resupply. Great apple glaze pork spare ribs yummy + beer. This website is such an amazing resource! ), Missouri Gulch:Not too long after Hope Pass, you can get to the historic town of Vicksburg that is accessed by the short Sheep Gulch spur trail off the CT. You are now on the backbone of the Kenosha Mountains. A dehydrated body does not work efficiently. Also enjoyed the camaraderie with the other hikers there that were doing the same. Near the. Various ways to reach including a two-mile hike down a jeep road. By The Colorado Trail Foundation. , Aloha, Ive been backpacking since for about 8 years now but ive never been out for more than 7 days. Quickly looking at the Colorado Trail map, the trail swings south towards Durango before getting to Telluride. Thanks for reading! Volunteering is an excellent way to give backand, if hard work, can be fun too! Silverton Hardware would like to update our through hiker information from above. The food at the Twin Lakes Inn is very good. I dont know if you want to include this in part of your guide, but I found a decent online map of the trail with the segments and CW route outlined: http://www.colorado.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/colo_trail_map.jpg. Collegiate West alt starts just past here at ~ mile 14 of segment 11. http://www.latitude40maps.com/category/our-maps/colorado-maps/ Basically mix and match the TI and Latitude 40 maps. The sun exposure means you are more likely to get dehydrated. Naturally, this is a good place to crash if you end The Colorado Trail later in the day and dont wish to push on into Durango that night. I started doing it a hiking trail but have now joined up w/ a mountain bike group and am doing as much of it as possible on bicycle. Copyright 2023 Exploring Wild, All Rights Reserved. Please make sure JavaScript is enabled and then try loading this page again. walk to nearby light rail station on 16th Street mall. Ending in Denver is also much easier logistically to get back home vs Durango. Hmm..not really since the CDT/Collegiate West route is simply higher and above the Collegiate West route. Would appreciate any info and again thanks for everything. Frisco: You can pick up the same free bus in Copper (Summit Stage) as for Breck. I think youll like them, but you can unsubscribe at any time. If you use the save to pdf option at the very start of the document, you will have the info you need. Enjoy the journey. Collegiate West / CDT Alternate: After Hope Pass, rather than turn towards Missouri Gulch, follow the designated Continental Divide Trail route from Hope Pass to where it meets up with The Colorado Trail again at the Fooses Creek trail near Monarch Pass. (* While In-person training is always better for this type of skill, various organizations offer online 1 hr training classes to get you the basics before you practice in the field. https://www.amtrak.com/thruway-connecting-services-multiply-your-travel-destinations, They have a thru-way bus stop in Frisco. Great website, lots of very useful info (thanks). Keep your base pack weight low and get out there hike/backpack as much as possible. We did two carries of 7-8 days: 104 miles to Frisco and then 107 from Monarch Mountain Lodge to Lake City. That is The CTF map from their website. Prefer to pick up meals you made yourself be it for nutritional or personal taste. Easier hitch now than in years past. More info via a Facebook post. Some hikers are using Amazon Pantry Service or the Walmart equivalent, too. Monarch Crest General Store: Also right on trail, the General Store is about halfway through the loop at the southern . Also, this information can changeeven during a season. Resupply is similar to the PCT: Not overly hard but fewer choices and longer hitches than the AT. High Country Market actively seeking hiker input on what to stock. The village has a population of 140. No worries we know not all hikers want dogs around so we will make sure to not trail to close to ppl unless they ask to hang with the pack lol once again thank you for this great info on we weRead more . Onsite laundry services now . This town is actually a historic site that has been re-built. http://www.the2016plan.com/coloradotrail/planning.html, surplus store such as found on eBay or Amazon. Also, ask at the trailhead for a ride usually works too. My sister and I are looking for some advice for our CT hike in august. Not sure if this should be posted, but Debbie always answers and is friendly to help. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. Now, lets break down the options even further. has an excellent set of guidelines at the Endangered Services Campaign site. , Hello, Swagman here again. The FS road requires a walk down to a semi-official parking area at Equity Mine and hoping for traffic. What about the Data book is that enough or would one need the whole Guide? Email the CT Foundation to request the list of shuttlers and their contact information. He picked my brain for an hour or so at a coffee shop in Boulder just before he did the CT. Out of that conversation, this doc was written. Here in MN we hike right on through the lake effect rain that is usually heavier than CO storms but we dontRead more , Id start early and wait out the storms; preferably below treeline. Get two or three canisters and practice in real conditions holstering and unholstering it with your gear (poles included) and spraying in moderately windy conditions. Note: These maps are not in trail order and are listed in the numerical order as put forth by National Geographic/Trails Illustrated. TBD if the ban on leaving a car at Waterton Canyon is permanent or lasting into other seasons. More info hereas well. Colorado Trail End to End Guide first version June 2005, CategoriesQuick and Dirty Guides, Trip PlanningTagscollegiate loop, Colorado, Colorado Trail, colorado-tip, popular, resupply, thru hiking. There is a community on the trail and in towns. The Dog-Friendly Start Indian Creek Trail. For more information, see what Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation, wrote. Does the Guthook guide (I purchased the full trail) contain the same details as the databook? Paul, You mention that Amtrak stops in Frisco. Complete with CalTopo maps, alt routes, and where dropping your pack for a side trip may be advisable. Salida, Co 81201. Climbing 14ers means you are above tree line more. I love solitude, big views, and a good lightweight gear setup. Remember, hiking The Colorado Trail is a privilege and not a right. Here are the particulars in a nutshell: The Colorado Trail map from The Colorado Trail Foundation. Makes a nice way to start The Colorado Trail. In generalassuming an average hike of The Colorado Trail of 4-5 weeks, figure roughly $1200 +/- taking into the account of inflation vs years past. If you are Denver-bound, the hiking season can be extended about 1 week or so as you will be in the lower elevations at the end of the trail. Your access to this page has been blocked. Used some of your tips on the trail. Id be lying if I said I visited or know about every outdoor store in the state. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); mags, During The Colorado summer around mid-July to about mid-Agust, thunderstorms start brewing around 1 or so in the afternoon and go until late afternoon. Best site for the CT I have found yet. Supermarkets are ideal, and gas station convenience stores a last . Disclosure: This website may be compensated for linking to other sites or for sales of products to which I link. As the hitches are easy with ample resupply, it is not an option that makes much sense logistically (have to drive A LOT to drop caches and A LOT to pick up caches). Hey Mags, great stuff love all the updated CW route info. Postholer also has a neat little , and free. There is a small airport in Durango. This affects both the CDT and CT where they cross popular car camping roads. Related: The Most Scenic Segments of the Colorado Trail. Id use some of the shuttle information listed to plan a section hike further down the trail from Salida. Resupply Box provides a convenient and affordable way for hikers (and any outdoor enthusiast) to resupply with their favorite brands of food and gear both on and off the trail to maintain proper nutrition and safeguard their budgets. If you do not feel comfortable solo hitchhiking, and dont have a formal partner, you can usually partner up with someone as the town gets closer. TH at 240 is for Angel of Shavano, a 14er. Consider an ammobox instead: Inexpensive, used in NPS units for bear proofing and was used successfully by other CT hikers. Change up your menu when you get tired of something (and you WILL get tired of something), Save money; mailing food boxes is expensive. Cabelas, REI, and similar sell inert training canisters for about $17 each. Hello Paul, Great info and thanks a million for all your efforts. The western portion that hugs the divide? Dogs are allowed on the majority of The Colorado Trail. Small general store with marginal resupply. I have the 8th edition CT guidebook and the CT data book. Seem to recall someone in the past would either be there or leave your resupply at the trailhead of Colorado 114. (Food reported to be on the expensive side; DINNER ONLY MEAL AVAIL FOR NON-GUESTS RESERVATIONS NEEDED), New hostel BV Overlook with hiker accommodations and tent sites. 3) Breckenridge/Frisco at mile 104.4 - Resupply with 4.5 days food; shower/laundry at hostel. Dont worry if it looks like a lot, because the rest of this post is all about how to choose the best options from this list. Im glad it helped! The other way involves a hitch that is reported to be easier than in years past. The CDT and The Colorado Trail share the same treadway for 234 miles; over 300 if you take the Collegiate West option. Have one to sell? Looking for historic mountain towns, hoppin breweries, and perhaps a hostel scene where you might meet other thru hikers? Kim Vawter, BFT's former Community Manager, completed a PCT thru-hike in 2016. endstream endobj startxref Based on survey responses we can piece together what an "average" Continental Divide Trail hiker's resupply looked like for a 2020 thru-hike. We are no longer able to accept USPS or Fed-Ex packages as we are now an official UPS access point. Not sure what elevation you are used to, but an acclimation day or two is strongly suggested if you have the time. Enterprise has been reported to do pickups (such as a motel room). Also, new commercial enterprises are mailing out food, gear, and other sundries to hikers. On-trail resort. Creede seems slightly more popular. The others are small town grocery or general stores and you will have to be flexible with your menu choices, but a full resupply is always possible (unless you have dietary restrictions). Amtrak runs a bus stop there to connect train routes (as they do in other areas). Perhaps choose just one or two of these stops for convenience and then treat yourself to some town or lodge time when you want it. Much harder, though. Thx for the info. Recommend using UPS or FedEx. Also, I saw a presentation at Neptune Mountaineering where the two hikers cleverly used metal ammo boxes from the surplus store such as found on eBay or Amazon. Also, do you know anything about the quality of these maps: Especially on weekends, you will see many people on a summit. As more people are now hiking The Colorado Trail and the coinciding Continental Divide Trail, strongly suggested calling ahead to be sure of availability in these sometimes smaller stores esp with supply chain issues expected to continue into 2022. If we push for miles in the morning is it usually safe to continue hiking at a slower pace through the lightning or should we consider stopping for the storm to pass? Getting to. The CT East section is 78.1 miles with 15,038 feet of climbing (south to north) Just got an email from the folks at the store in Jefferson, CO. I ask because I am planning a week on the trail and want to map out where I plan to camp. Contrary to popular belief, PCT hikers commonly leave the trail and venture into towns to buy more food; they don't carry all their food (for the entire hike) from the beginning. The town day vortex is real; once you get in, its hard to get out again. Thanks for the incredibly thorough post about the Colorado Trail. Free shipping. Sort of a lazy morning to let it warm up a bit, with a stiff climb up past Boss Lake and back onto the Divide. Our goal is to allow thru-hikers to save time and money resupplying -Bear Bait Order as you go As a side note, thanks so much for making this guide, it has been a ton of help! Also, have a brief description of each town for supply purposes. trail. Glad you enjoyed the trip! Hikers striving for fewer resupply stops should also make the most of town meals and on-trail snack stops to supplement their overall calorie count without needing to carry more food. Please Hold for CDT Hiker, ETA Monarch Mountain Lodge 1058.1 1918.3 CO 289.5 Monarch Pass, Hwy 50 2 mi northeast Lodging, Laundry, Showers Will hold resupply packages, Hey, I clicked on the Biivi hostel link, the prices look to have gone up. Not sure whatresourcesto take? This article may help as well. see above. Other RV storage areas in the Denver metro area may work. Im Alissa, your virtual guide, here to help you make your biggest, boldest adventure dreams a reality. Of course we wanted to just resupply and keep going until we ran out of money! You could do this dog-friendly alternate (with somewhat hard logistics). there is also a campground about two miles from the Durango Terminus of The Colorado Trail. 50 offers other lodging accommodations that are close to several restaurants, Walmart, and other facilities. Ask nicely and you may be able to get package outside or normal business hours. It takes most hikers 4-6 weeks to hike the trail. thanks for the forward on the c.t. Road trip and car camping gear and techniques, Winter trip reports, gear overviews, tips, and techniques, Time of the year to hike The Colorado Trail, Waterton Canyon and alternate Denver starting points, Guidebooks and maps for The Colorado Trail, Alternate Routes and 14ers on The Colorado Trail, Section hiking Transportation and Shuttles. in some cases. Leadville Hostel is now: The FS roads see a fair amount of traffic, esp, on a weekend. Then tentatively schedule a few town stops depending on your hiking pace, using the tables above to choose which stops are best suited to the experience youre seeking. There is a campsite here. But, and this is a very BIG but, please do the responsible thing and practice using it first. Local shuttles. https://pmags.com/lightweight-backpacking-101 Heet is usually found in gas stations, hardware stores, auto supply stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores in the automotive section mixed in with the oil, transmission fluid, etc. (With some caveats: There is an entrance fee, no overnight parking, no camping, no horses, no MTBikes, or dogs). If you use a maildrop, be sure to mail out as the example below shows: c/o General Delivery Gunnison:A good-sized college town that has full resupply, outfitters, lodging, etc. Thanks! Get some ice cream when you are there. Are you looking for a social town scene and hiker hostels, or would you prefer to spend your time camping in the wilderness? http://www.elkhornrvresort.com/. routes between Hope Pass and Monarch Pass. I bought the CT Map Book and it just seems terrible for actual navigation (especially if you get off the trail!). 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