by Paty | Aug 18, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 17, 2024 Start: Barlow Creek (Mile 431.9) End: Scenic Overlook (Mile 453.4) +0.2 off-trail Miles hiked: 21.7 miles Weather: Sunny and overcast, but also very humid Elevation: 11, 983′ (high point); 10,374′ (low...
by Paty | Aug 17, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 16, 2024 Start: Little Molas Lake (Mile 410.6) End: Barlow Creek (Mile 431.9) Miles hiked: 21.3 miles Weather: Sunny, but super windy at times Elevation: 12,488′ (high point); 10,824′ (low point) Sunrise Feeling the...
by Paty | Aug 16, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 15, 2024 Start: Old Miners Cabin (Mile 397) End: Little Molas Lake (Mile 410.6) Miles hiked: 13.7 miles Weather: Nice, dry day day Elevation: 12,129′ (high point); 8,953′ (low point) Morning alpenglow Heading down a...
by Paty | Aug 15, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 14, 2024 Start: Lost Trail Creek (Mile 375) End: Old Miners Cabin (Mile 397) Miles hiked: 22 miles Weather: Rain overnight, then cool and breezy all day Elevation: 12,906′ (high point); 11,986′ (low point) Early...
by Paty | Aug 14, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 13, 2024 Start: Spring Creek Pass / Lake City (Mile 356.1) End: Lost Trail Creek (Mile 375) Miles hiked: 18.9 miles Weather: Rain and hail in the afternoon Elevation: 13,259′ (high point); 10,906′ (low point) Riding...
by Paty | Aug 13, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 12, 2024 Start: Middle Mineral Creek (Mile 345.4) End: Spring Creek Pass / Lake City (Mile 356.1) Miles hiked: 10.7 miles Weather: Heavy rain and lightening overnight, followed by a windy morning Elevation: 12,772′ (high...
by Paty | Aug 12, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 11, 2024 Start: Eddiesville Trailhead (Mile 329) End: Middle Mineral Creek (Mile 345.4) Miles hiked: 16.4 miles Weather: Cool morning, several hours of freezing rain, and a major overnight storm Elevation: 14,022′ (high...
by Paty | Aug 11, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 10, 2024 Start: Manchego Park (Mile 313.4) End: Eddiesville Trailhead (Mile 329) Miles hiked: 15.6 miles Weather: Overnight rain and wind, some morning fog, and a windy evening Elevation: 10,430′ (high point); 9,409′...
by Paty | Aug 10, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 9, 2024 Start: West Sheep Creek Trail (Mile 292.6) End: Manchego Park (Mile 313.4) Miles hiked: 20.8 miles Weather: Overnight rain, foggy morning, and then overcast and windy Elevation: 11,240′ (high point); 9,409′...
by Paty | Aug 9, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 8, 2024 Start: Windy Peak area (Mile 272.7) End: West Sheep Creek Trail (Mile 292.6) Miles hiked: 19.9 miles Weather: Cool with plenty of cloud cover all day Elevation: 11,775′ (high point); 10,354′ (low point) A rocky...
