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Colorado Trail Day 3: Camping Solo at 11,000′

Colorado Trail Day 3: Camping Solo at 11,000′

by Paty | Jul 26, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals

July 25, 2024 Start: Buffalo Creek (Mile 35.6) End: Saddle by a gate (Mile 54.2) Miles hiked: 18.6 Weather: Sunny morning followed by afternoon rainstorms Elevation:  10,918′ (high point); 7,350′ (low point) Sunrise as I begin another...
Colorado Trail Day 2: My First Rain

Colorado Trail Day 2: My First Rain

by Paty | Jul 25, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals

July 24, 2024 Start: South Platte River (Mile 16.2) End: Buffalo Creek (Mile 35.6) Miles hiked: 19.4 Weather: Warm and smoky (from the wildfires in Montana), plus light rain in camp Elevation:  8,050′ (high point); 6,120′ (low point) The...
Colorado Trail Day 1: Waterton Canyon

Colorado Trail Day 1: Waterton Canyon

by Paty | Jul 24, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals

July 23, 2024 Start: Waterton Canyon (Mile 0) End: South Platte River (Mile 16.2) Miles hiked: 16.2 Weather: Warm, dry, and smoky (from the wildfires in Montana) Elevation: 7,528′ (high point); 5,498′ (low point) Standing at the Northern Terminus and ready...
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