by Paty | Sep 22, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
Mile for mile, the Colorado Trail was one of my favorite high-altitude adventures. But the elevation wasn’t the only notable thing about this epic long-distance trail. As I hiked from Denver to Durango in 2024, I tried my best to keep track of many of the...
by Paty | Sep 19, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals
When I began my Colorado Trail thru-hike in Waterton Canyon on July 23, 2024, I started out hiking alone. This is pretty typical of my approach to long trails. But it didn’t take long to form a trail family on this 500-mile journey. For the first few days, I...
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 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)...
