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Segment 1 of The Colorado Trail, 16.8 miles.

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Download our guide to access The Colorado Trail (CT) map, tracks, waypoints, and comments! The CT is a challenging and rewarding hike of 486 miles (780 km) that stretches from Denver to Durango, passing through six National Forests and six wilderness areas on its way. Thru-hikers will traverse eight mountain ranges, including the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and climb to over 13,000 feet (3900 meters) during their journey with a total of 89,000 feet of ascent over the entire trail. The trail is also perfect for day-hikers and mountain bikers.

Purchase of the CT includes: (1) The CT hiking route (486 miles), (2) the Collegiate Loop (161 miles), (3) the Collegiate West Alternate (83 miles), and (4) The CT biking route (540 miles).

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The Collegiate Loop is a 161-mile loop trail composed of the 83-mile Collegiate West Alternate and a 78-mile portion of The Colorado Trail from Twin Lakes (Segment K) to its intersection with the Continental Divide Trail/Collegiate West Alternate about 9 trail-miles south of Highway 50 (Segment O).

Included with purchase of The Colorado Trail. Doo not purchase separately if you intend to purchase The Colorado Trail!

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About our partner

The Colorado Trail Foundation

The CT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to keep The CT in good condition. The CTF organizes the volunteers who built the CT, as well as those who continue to improve and maintain it.

The CT Foundation works with FarOut to create, improve, and update the official CT hiking app.

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What gear do I need to hike the Colorado Trail? 

The Colorado Trail is at high altitude and generally requires 3-season backpacking gear even for hiking in the summer. Treeline Review’s Colorado Trail gear list and strategy breaks down recommended gear and best time of year to hike as well as tips for resupply, logistics, and more. 

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