Im glad it helped! At 12540 the views are breathtaking. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Climbing the 14ers is a very popular activity in Colorado. Thanks! Happy Trails! 50 offers other lodging accommodations that are close to several restaurants, Walmart, and other facilities. EDIT: I updated the entry for clarification. Seriously so helpful, as a prep for the CT this summer. Some people choose to walk the CDT for a bit, others choose to follow some harder but more scenic routes, still others take alternates that encompass doing 14ers then dropping back to the CT. Look at your maps and see what looks good to you! I mostly prepared my own meals in the hostel kitchens (which are pretty well-equipped) to help me contain expenses. But also unfortunately, the same is true! Here are the particulars in a nutshell: The Colorado Trail map from The Colorado Trail Foundation. This is really helpful. Will do basic shuttles. Learn more. thank you for sharing us. A good overview with planning infofrom David Collins of Clever Hiker is available, too. What section would you recommend? Below are some alternate route ideas. Northeast / Denver Bound:You do face some of the hardest terrain and higher elevation right away, end in the more subtle Waterton Canyon. A reported in a Facebook group If you need to ship to Creede, the Chamber and San Juan Sports both accept packages. Please Hold for CDT Hiker, ETA Monarch Mountain Lodge 1058.1 1918.3 CO 289.5 Monarch Pass, Hwy 50 2 mi northeast Lodging, Laundry, Showers Will hold resupply packages, Free shipping. http://www.the2016plan.com/coloradotrail/planning.html, surplus store such as found on eBay or Amazon. Americas Outdoor Recreation Act Boon or bust? 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 some caveats: There is an entrance fee, no overnight parking, no camping, no horses, no MTBikes, or dogs). wifi, showers, 127 E 8th S970-343-2565 or you can also email us at coloradotrailhouse@gmail.com Showers reported being at laundromat. see info below in Section Hiking Transportation for The Colorado Trail, Grand Junction has a decent-sized airport. United Airlines also has one-way flights from Durango to Denver; which reported being expensive. The sun exposure means you are more likely to get dehydrated. We wanted to minimize risks like hitchhiking and hostels, while still getting the food we needed and experiencing at least one or two of Colorados famed trail towns on a schedule that fit our pace. Along The Colorado Trail: (book) Photography by John Fielder, Journal by M. John Fayhee. Southwest / Durango Bound Starting from Denver eases a hiker into the higher elevations, starts off more gentle, more options to bail out if you need some RnR. We have 2 weeks, and we are trying to determine which portion of the trail will work best logistically. Previous owners have let people park here if hiking the Collegiate Loop. Ending in Denver is also much easier logistically to get back home vs Durango. The CTF has confirmed they do keep a shuttle list. May want to contact The Colorado Trail Foundation and see if they have some resources that may be useful for bikers. any tips for transport to and from trail with a bike. Seems a really good way to ensure a lot of hikers are completely miserable and get blisters and a headstart on overuse injuries. 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. Well see what Ma Nature does. Oatmeal, Ramen, bars, cheese, etc. I personally struggled with this while planning my 2020 CT thru hike, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. Not sure whatresourcesto take? James and Rebecca hiked the CT in 2009 using bear canisters cached along the trail. Does the Guthook guide (I purchased the full trail) contain the same details as the databook? Ill typically take a break and then continue on in the later afternoon and take advantage of the later daylight summer hours. Ive been backpacking since for about 8 years now but ive never been out for more than 7 days. Any thoughts? CORSAR card? The locals are much more aware of hikers than before. According to the latest figures, The Colorado Trail averages 10347 throughout its length! 2641 0 obj <> endobj I am planning a long summer hike in the US and am contemplating between two finalists: Tahoe to Whitney (southbound via PCT & JMT) and Colorado Trail I have a specific question about bears (being an Israeli, I am at the same time excited about seeing one in the wilds and quite worried about the encounter). 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! My 2017 Collegiate Loop hike also has some photos that contrast the two routes. Ive made separate tables for Collegiate East and Collegiate West, and highlighted the section where they differ in yellow, to help you avoid any confusion about how the CW / CE decision fits into your resupply plan. A recent account of thru-hiking the CT just came out by Bill Cookerhiker Cooke, Dean Krakel wrote an excellent series for the Denver Post called, David Fanning has an interesting series of interviews with CT hikers from 2014 to the present called. What sections would you recommend I choose to hike? Local shuttles. Ask nicely and you may be able to get package outside or normal business hours. Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado. Maybe others can find it useful to have the whole CT displayed in a jpeg. I also enjoyed working on a segment 8 volunteer trail crew this past summer. This guide is an incredible resource! Along the CT corridor, locals are very used to CT hikers, and obtaining a ride is usually not an issue. I am trying my best to avoid hitching to town and this like Twin Lakes would be an awesome way of doing that. Email the CT Foundation to request the list of shuttlers and their contact information. Im allergic to hitchhiking, so this information is just what I need! Drink! They regularly post on forums and Facebook advertising their services. People in Colorado are generally aware of the CT now and are happy to help. The extra gray space between the rows is based roughly on mileage, to help you quickly understand the distances between stops. . Just FYI. Average CDT Resupply Plan. The guidebook, databook, and map book can be ordered from The Colorado Trail Foundation. It it will be full of what we call rotten snow: hard in parts, full of dirt and ice, easy to post hole through, not consistent enough for snowshoes or skis. Colorado 14ers:The 14ers are the high peaks in Colorado. Good guy! Mags It is a labor of love and good to give back to something I love. $4.99 + $1.70 shipping. 904 S Main T. Taxi to Waterton Canyon TH. Salida Salida Mt Sports 719-539-4400 Monarch Crest Store (limited quantity reported)- 1-719-539 4091, Lake City Sportsman Outdoor and Fly Shop 970-944-2526 High Country Market 970 944-0161, Silverton Outdoor World 970-387-5628 Silverton Hardware (970) 387-5774, Gunnison A few different choices among the, Durango Many choices as well (if not as many as Denver..go figure! His oldes. Rest and resupply towns near the CT are limited, but most offer some facilities a traveler will find useful (such as a post office or cafe), a place to resupply (though options may be limited), and, possibly, accommodations. When to use maildrop (package of supplies mailed to yourself)? Either way, its a great trail. Visualizing the trail and resupply points, etc., is difficult with the piecemeal maps that I have in my official CT guidebook and data book. If you think you are going to camp without trees, be sure to cook first, eat dinner and then move on about 1-2 KM and then camp. Though written for the Pacific Crest Trail, this. On weekends, there could be a decent amount of traffic. Thanks for reading! Remember, your actions can impact the hikers coming after you. PO. ;D). The Backpacking Trip Planner Workbook will help you start off on the right foot. Picture 1 of 2. You may have to find a willing friend in the area or contact a shuttle service. We aim to cater to all our hikers whether you're breaking overnight or just for a few minutes. May take maildrops if you call ahead. Good update Mags. Onsite laundry services now . [] like whereas not spending useful time attempting to determine choices at a grocery retailer. The rest of the stops can be either maildrop or grocery shopping. They claim that the Post Office was shut down due to cut back, but you can still send resupply boxes to them. Ive never hiked the CT, but am planning a 1 week trip. Also, do you know anything about the quality of these maps: Google is your friend! Feedback always welcome. Note:I was hesitant to add this info, but I have received some e-mails about it. Hi Paul Princeton Hot Springs PHS Store (719) 395-2447- Store reported to have some canisters in stock. there is also a campground about two miles from the Durango Terminus of The Colorado Trail. I apologize for any confusion. Another alternate start could be to take this alternate not far from Waterton Canyon. If you are using a VPN, try disabling it. $5.00. [] of this portion of the planning, I was lucky to stumble upon a few very helpful resources including The Colorado Trail End to End Guide and Colorado Trail Thru-Hiking Itineraries. Thanks. This table should scroll both vertically and horizontally on your screen: Click to enlarge, or right click to download: Hopefully the information in those tables got you thinking about your Colorado Trail resupply plan and how youd like to design your experience. Know of anywhere that talks about doing a Telluride detour or is the terrain not really conducive for a detour? If you are going to take a canister into the backcountry without knowing how to use the tool correctly, you are merely giving lip service to safety. Snacks and light meals (also maildrop except 2020). Number of resupply boxes sent 7.4% Mailed ALL resupplies 17.6% Mailed MOST resupplies (> 50%) 58.8% Mailed SOME resupplies (10-50%) 11.8% Mailed A FEW resupplies (1-10%) 4.4% Mailed NO resupplies 2020 THRU 7.4% Mailed all resupply 88.2% Mailed some resupply Disclosure: This website may be compensated for linking to other sites or for sales of products to which I link. he Latitude 40 Maps arent as detailed as other maps, but cover a wider area. The post office will generally hold your package for up to two weeks. The CT West section is 83.2 miles with 17,058 feet of climbing (south to north), Thus, the CT West section is 5.1 miles longer with 2,020 feet more climbing (south to north). Im planning on going with the Trails Illustrated Maps and am planning to do Collegiate West instead of East for the thru-hike. Goliszowiec is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zaklikw, within Stalowa Wola County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Durango has fewer transportation options to get back home vs. Denver. It is also essentially a wide dirt road, and a is a very popular trail running/biking/fishing area so not the most remote feeling start. The other way involves a hitch that is reported to be easier than in years past. Many thx for the info! Permits:No permits are needed to hike The Colorado Trail. What are the laws concerning hitch hiking in Colorado and what is the general attitude of the local authorities if they encounter a hiker hitch hiking? If your browser is out of date, try updating it. If there is incorrect/additional info, please send feedback. I took two alternate routes that added a fair amount of elevation gain and about ten miles to my overall route. Thats about all we can do. Prefer to pick up meals you made yourself be it for nutritional or personal taste. 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Hmm..not really since the CDT/Collegiate West route is simply higher and above the Collegiate West route. Creede has a good grocery store with moderate to full-service resupply. Picture Information. Jamie Compos has a nice list of 14ers near The Colorado Trail and corresponding Trails Illustrated maps to hike them. It does NOT have the 2014 Collegiate West re-route however. (see info below in Section Hiking Transportation for The Colorado Trail). The window for hiking The Colorado Trail is relatively narrow. Used some of your tips on the trail. Hello! Do you want to hitchhike, or avoid it as much as possible? It takes most hikers 4-6 weeks to hike the trail. On-trail resort. When planning your mileage for the day, try to keep this fact in mind. Perfect for the question you are asking. You will want to be hydrated as well. Primarily people who wish to help but do not want their information posted publically online. on weekends), On-trail or 1-3 miles. How to put the pieces together? Even in known good coverage areas, cell phone coverage can be spotty at times. Best regards, While the CT East route does top out above 11K feet a few times, the CT West route has whole sections that run above 12K feet (for example, the CT West route has a 15-mile section that runs between 12K-13K feet)! Hot tuboutdoor firepit..draft beer. If you buy through these affiliate links I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. By The Colorado Trail Foundation. Local businesses offer possible shuttles out-of-town. Many CTers cant resist climbing these immense peaks. Hello! endstream endobj 2642 0 obj <>/Metadata 55 0 R/Outlines 70 0 R/Pages 2639 0 R/StructTreeRoot 75 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 2643 0 obj <. As of 2022, LOGE Camps offers a CT/CDT weekday hiker rate, will hold packages, and offer items for sale such as fuel canisters. Enterprise has been reported to do pickups (such as a motel room). Horses and mountain bikers (in non-wilderness areas) are also allowed in addition to hikers, walk to the nearby light rail station on 16th Street mall. As for this writing, the town does have two gas stations for min moderate resupply, restaurants (breakfast, lunch, dinner), lodging, and a post office. Monarch Pass has a gift shop that is about as well stocked as a small town convenience store. Receive an email notification of new posts direct to your inbox once a week. , Hi Paul, First of all thank you so very much for posting this helpful online guide! Resupply Box orders over $65 ship free. High Country Market actively seeking hiker input on what to stock. Thank you for all your hard work. We mail our resupply boxes to any address or post office in the continental United States. see above. Resupply is similar to the PCT: Not overly hard but fewer choices and longer hitches than the AT. The advantage of this method is that the supplies are waiting in a package for you. Nicely summed up by Jerry Brown of Bear Creek Survey: Hikers need to be aware that the USFS has just enacted new restrictions regarding food storage which is in effect for San Isabel and Pike National Forests. Large town with many restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, PO, etc. Salida, Co 81201. These were heavy; I would not have wanted to go any longer between resupplies. Cafeteria. The Colorado Trail guidebook lists the appropriate map to use for each section. Maybe call The Colorado Trial Foundation and see if a private person is willing to do a shuttle with your dog? Did you actually mean Frasier? Please Note:As with all mountain areas, the places below can be busy on weekends and holidays on or before Labor Day Weekend. No consideration is given for Ursacks, so I think they will need to be hung within the described zones. The CDT and The Colorado Trail share the same treadway for 234 miles; over 300 if you take the Collegiate West option. 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