by Paty | Aug 1, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
July 31, 2024 Start: Tennessee Pass / Leadville (Mile 123.6) End: Rock Creek (Mile 161.3) Miles hiked: 19.5 Weather: A mild clear morning, followed by a warm afternoon Elevation: 12,717′ (high point); 10,034′ (low point) With a bit...
by Paty | Jul 31, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
July 30, 2024 Start: Guller Creek (Mile 123.6) End: Tennessee Pass / Leadville (Mile 123.6) Miles hiked: 18.2 Weather: A mild morning, followed by a hot, cloudless afternoon Elevation: 12,281′ (high point); 9,326′ (low point)...
by Paty | Jul 30, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
July 29, 2024 Start: Gold Hill Trailhead / Frisco (Mile 102.4) End: The Penthouse Site (Mile 123.6) Miles hiked: 21.2 Weather: Sun and lots of wind up high, followed by a cold evening Elevation: 12,489′ (high point); 9,199′ (low point)...
by Paty | Jul 29, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
July 27, 2024 Start: Swan River (Mile 89.4) End: Gold Hill Trailhead / Frisco (Mile 102.4) Miles hiked: 13 Weather: Overnight rain followed by a sunny beautiful day Elevation: 11,169′ (high point); 9,203′ (low point) Sunrise on Day 6...
by Paty | Jul 28, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
July 26, 2024 Start: Guernsey Creek (Mile 73.7) End: Swan River (Mile 89.4) Miles hiked: 15.8 Weather: Sunny day with a little bit of graupel (frozen snow) after lunch Elevation: 11,875′ (high point); 9,915′ (low point) The overnight...
by Paty | Jul 27, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
July 26, 2024 Start: Saddle by a gate (Mile 54.2) End: Guernsey Creek (Mile 73.7) Miles hiked: 19.5 Weather: Warm day followed by afternoon rainstorms and a wild lightning storm Elevation: 10,918′ (high point); 9,523′ (low point) Sunrise...
