Colorado Trail Day 6: A much-needed Stop in Frisco

by | Jul 29, 2024 | Colorado Trail, Rockies, Trail Journals | 0 comments

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
First peek-a-boo views of the 10-Mile Range that towers above Breckenridge and Frisco
Evidence of a massive bit of trail maintenance
Stopping for a break with Puff Puff (left) and Sing Song (right) – aka one half of my new trail family
The handles on Puff Puff’s trekking poles were devoured by some critter overnight
Better views of the 10-Mile Range
Tomorrow I’ll have to hike up and over those beastly mountains, but today all I’m focused on is getting to town!
After taking the free bus from the Gold Hill TH to Frisco, it was time to resupply and find a Taco Bell
Welcome to Frisco, CO!
Enjoying a local beer to celebrate my completion of the first 100 miles of the Colorado Trail
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