by Paty | Sep 4, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Hiking, Rockies
One of the biggest problems every long-distance hiker encounters on the trail is figuring out where to resupply during their hike. All the trail towns seem identical when you’re planning everything back at home. You’ve never been to any of the places. How...
by Paty | Sep 2, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies
According to the Colorado Trail Foundation, approximately 500 people complete the Colorado Trail annually, and their thru-hikes average between 4 to 6 weeks. I was on the shorter end of this timeframe, with my thru-hike lasting a total of 28 days. This hiking pace...
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...
