by Paty | Sep 1, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Gear
I thru-hiked the Colorado Trail (CT) from mid-July to mid-August. This timing put me about a week or two ahead of the main bubble of summer hikers, but far enough into the peak season to enjoy the wildflowers and snow-free miles of trail. The Colorado weather was...
by Paty | Aug 30, 2024 | Day Hikes, Oregon High Points, West Coast
Oregon County HP: #19 Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (on a scale of 5) Summit Elevation: 9,502 feet Mountain Range: Cascade Mountains Ancestral Lands: Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla; Takelma; Cow Creek Umpqua; Modoc; Confederated Tribes...
by Paty | Aug 20, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 19, 2024 Start: Junction Creek Trail (Mile 473.4) End: Southern Terminus (Mile 483) Miles hiked: 9.6 miles Weather: Early morning rain, followed by lots of sunshine Elevation: 9,416′ (high point); 6,518′ (low point)...
by Paty | Aug 19, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
August 18, 2024 Start: Scenic Overlook (Mile 453.4) +0.2 off-trail End: Stealth spot near the Junction Creek Trail (Mile 473.4) Miles hiked: 20.2 miles Weather: Clear morning, with an overcast, humid afternoon Elevation: 12,...
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...
