Other people have confirmed that this is a good option. Monarch Crest House Monarch Pass Colorado Postcard Old Cars. (Note:Fall generally comes to The Colorado high country by late August), Now,with changing weather patterns, the above rules of thumb are getting skewed. Cafeteria. see above. Along The Colorado Trail: (book) Photography by John Fielder, Journal by M. John Fayhee. on weekends), On-trail or 1-3 miles. Waterton Canyon is perhaps the logistically easiest of the three popular starts, is the official trail terminus and allows the CT hiker to ease into the trail gently. The window for hiking The Colorado Trail is relatively narrow. Bailey Platte River Outfitters 303-816-9383/ 303-895-7229, Fairplay High Alpine Sports (719) 836-0201, Breckenridge Mt Outfitters 970-453-2201, Frisco Walmart (970) 668-3959 larger 8oz or 16oz isobutane, Silverthorne Wilderness Sports -(970) 468-5687, Twin Lakes General Store 719-486-2196 Limited quantity reported; may want to call ahead, Leadville Leadville Outdoors (719) 486-7392, Buena Vista Trailhead Sports 719-395-8002. Collegiate West alt starts just past here at ~ mile 14 of segment 11. Feeling keen! Frisco: You can pick up the same free bus in Copper (Summit Stage) as for Breck. Near all amenities. There are popular spots listed in the databook and apps, but no resource to list every possible camp site. Between Twin Lakes and Monarch Pass, the CT splits for ~80 miles between the two Collegiate routes. But it is an option that could work for some people esp in long stretches (e.g. Hiker Name, c/o Monarch Crest Store, 24500 Hwy 50W, Salida, CO 81201. On weekends, there could be a decent amount of traffic. 2641 0 obj <> endobj As of 2013, there is a higher alternate route on The Colorado Trail that takes in the existing Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the Collegiate Peaks. It should be noted that more local businesses in towns are offering shuttle options, too. There are already plenty of lists out there containing all the details about CT resupply stops, like this one and the CT Databook. He picked my brain for an hour or so at a coffee shop in Boulder just before he did the CT. Out of that conversation, this doc was written. Essentially this is the opposite of the Favorite Trail Towns plan above. Many local places shuttle MTBikers to the nearby Monarch Crest Trail that is part of the CT/CDT Headwater IPA at Amica brewpub highly recommended by Ed Hyatt! Primarily people who wish to help but do not want their information posted publically online. The Summit County, Salida/BV and Durango mapsRead more , This is fantastic! If you are not a purist, you can even veer off the CT and hike directly into Frisco via the Peaks Trail right to the Frisco Backcountry Brewery! Thanks for posting this and making it completely free and available. For more information, see what Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation, wrote. Car rentals also available. Walk (1.5 miles on road or take cutoff trail), Snacks and maildrop (Mt. igh Country Market actively seeking hiker input on what to stock. I realize you can't mail fuel in your package..any ideas? I need to see all campsites. Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots. This article may help as well. By ordering ahead of time youll save time on precious town days and save money that you can spend at a local restaurant or hotel instead. United Airlines also has one-way flights from Durango to Denver; which reported being expensive. Check outcreede.comif you need more information. 1964 Monarch Pass, Colorado Postcard MONARCH CREST HOUSE Highway 50 Roadside. You have stated that a bear vault is an overkill and that the bears of Colorado are not as aggressive as those of California (I hopeRead more , Hi Inbar! Monsoon season in ~mid-July to ~mid-late August. Along the CT corridor, locals are very used to CT hikers, and obtaining a ride is usually not an issue. Take care to not mix up resupply stops on Collegiate West vs. East. Dont know if this is the kind of info you want to include but in Creede, there are other shuttlers. The hitch into Lake City is becoming easier and easier, and is not as hard as the guide imples. Rumored to be the inspiration for the showSouth Park! You will need to hike this route down for resupply more than likely. Mount Princeton Hot Springs and Monarch Crest Souvenir Shop WhiteBlaze Pages 2022 A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook. Silverton Hardware would like to update our through hiker information from above. Ask nicely and you may be able to get package outside or normal business hours. , Hi Paul, First of all thank you so very much for posting this helpful online guide! Would appreciate any info and again thanks for everything. (Update coming for the 2023 hiking season). Colorado is much drier than Oregon of course. His oldes. I live at sea level!!! The Squak A readily available, $60, active-focused grid fleece hoodie from a Utah-based company. In between those two points are sweeping views, gorgeous wildflowers and an experience in the mountains you will not forget. Obviously, do not depend upon a cell phone for safety. Either way, its a great trail. Note:I was hesitant to add this info, but I have received some e-mails about it. Send maildrop to the place where the selection is limited; buy where there are full-service options. I guess worse case I can just carry my canister stove witch should last for the 10 day trip as I'm only boiling 2-3 cups of water per day. Id let the local USFS know first. Note you can mix and match, too. Great apple glaze pork spare ribs yummy + beer. David Collins of Clever Hiker is available, too. any tips for transport to and from trail with a bike. Outfitter. Cabelas, REI, and similar sell inert training canisters for about $17 each. Some of the CT is above treeline so fewer options. I checked out the TI website but I just cant tell from their map whether I can leave any off. Good guy! many thanks for sharing us, Hi, I put together a Colorado Trail Collegiate Loop guide based on that trip that is adjunct to information found on this page. For reference, my thru hike was 35 days which is a fairly average pace. Heading to Moab for a visit this winter, loved reading your articles and cant wait to check it out! Lyft and Uber are viable options as well. Very windy today with excellent scenery. [] https://pmags.com End-to-End-Guide von Paul Magnanti []. As mentioned, many towns on the CT have good-sized grocery stores and other resupply areas. Three of the more popular ones (due to accessibility and able to make a loop with the peak and CT) are: Please Note:There are other 14ers near the CT as well. After calling both to verify I found out neither sell alchy or heet. I bought the CT Map Book and it just seems terrible for actual navigation (especially if you get off the trail!). Some years, even white gas stoves get banned. Id use some of the shuttle information listed to plan a section hike further down the trail from Salida. The post has some fantastic information that should be read as well. Reverse the route if Durango bound. Salty. Getting to. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); mags, You are hiking at altitude! Not sure whatresourcesto take? see info below in Section Hiking Transportation for The Colorado Trail, Grand Junction has a decent-sized airport. Then about 8 miles to town down a jeep road. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/colorado-trail-pocket-map-k-scott-parks/1108036789?r=1&ean=9781468029055&kpid=9781468029055&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_Under5-_-Q000000633-_-9781468029055, Thanks for the kind words. Super-fit and/or super-fast folks can get away with more. trail. %%EOF It was expensive for the condition of the place. Between approximately miles 180 and 260 from Denver, the route splits into these two parallel options for the next ~80 miles. The rule of thumb is pretty accurate, however. Air BnB and VRBO are increasingly popular options for lodgingin some of the more popular tourist towns the CT goes through as an FYI. Thank you so much for posting. Here are the big ones. Hmm..not really since the CDT/Collegiate West route is simply higher and above the Collegiate West route. Not uncommon to have 90+ F days in the foothills with frequent afternoon t-storms as well in September. the Summit Stage also connects Frisco to Leadville for $5. Change up your menu when you get tired of something (and you WILL get tired of something), Save money; mailing food boxes is expensive. Thx for the info. With over 1000 products Resupply Box offers enough healthy choices to sustain any hiker, biker, or runner for the duration of their trip, while catering to individual dietary restrictions. they also have fresh food - ice cream, hot dogs, sandwichs, etc. I also enjoyed working on a segment 8 volunteer trail crew this past summer. I understand theres parking at the Junction Creek TH I assume I can park a car there for a week or so? [] like whereas not spending useful time attempting to determine choices at a grocery retailer. . The advantage of this method is that the supplies are waiting in a package for you. Ive left them as-is for simplicity, since it makes the tables far easier to create and read. Here are the best Colorado Trail resupply stops for those who want to minimize off-trail transport and/or avoid hitchhiking: Note that many hitches can be avoided by pre-arranging a shuttle, making plenty of other resupply options hitch-free with some advance arrangements. With more wildfires and drier conditions in the American West, open flame bans are becoming more common. Complete with CalTopo maps, alt routes, and where dropping your pack for a side trip may be advisable. Another very useful site is the SNOTEL snowpack update for Colorado. Roads included are Halfmoon, Winfield, Hancock, Cottonwood, Mt. Any thoughts? The collegiate west is the major change. Take trail #800 to hook on The Colorado Trail again. Thx for all the great CT info! Good enough to navigate on trail with alt bail out points. There is a community on the trail and in towns. Appreciate the updates. Drink! Well be hiking from July 19-24th and know we will encounter storms daily. Lodging in cabins. Looking for historic mountain towns, hoppin breweries, and perhaps a hostel scene where you might meet other thru hikers? I messaged the Colorado Trail Foundation on facebook and they told me itd be too early by a month, but I definitely cant push it back that far due to other engagements. Special thanks to Rain Maker; whose original doc provided part of the inspiration for mine! https://pmags.com/backpacking-a-beginners-primer. Everything a hiker may need and more. very useful site is the SNOTEL snowpack update for Colorado. Fairplay: Small, compact town past Jefferson with everything a hiker may need. 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