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The Little Three: The Long Trail, The John Muir Trail, and The Colorado Trail

Have you ever considered a thruhike? When that phrase comes to mind, I imagine many people think of the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail both of which are over 2000 miles long and take 5ish months to hike end to end. I understand… Continue Reading “The Little Three: The Long Trail, The John Muir Trail, and The Colorado Trail”

The Colorado Trail: 75 Miles from Silverton to Durango

Day 33 – 10.3 Miles We pulled ourselves out of Silverton just after noon with enough supplies for our final 75 miles of the Colorado Trail. We walked through a light rain for a couple hours and stopped after about ten miles of hiking… Continue Reading “The Colorado Trail: 75 Miles from Silverton to Durango”

The Colorado Trail: 110 Miles from Saguache to Silverton

Day 26 – 22.3 Miles We started our day pleased that we had managed to get back to the trail before dark the previous evening.  Our ride mentioned the miles of cow pastures ahead and the less than desirable water sources in the area.… Continue Reading “The Colorado Trail: 110 Miles from Saguache to Silverton”

The Colorado Trail: 86 Miles from Buena Vista to Saguache

Days 17 – 20 – 0 Miles Yep, you read that right. 4 Zero Days. I wrote my last blog, Copper Mountain to Buena Vista, at the Buena Vista library with all intentions of heading back to the trail before noon that day. But sometimes Sean… Continue Reading “The Colorado Trail: 86 Miles from Buena Vista to Saguache”

Colorado Trail: 97 Miles from Copper Mountain to Buena Vista

Week 2 on the Colorado trail brought us from Copper Mountain to Buena Vista over 97 miles. This trail continues to amaze me despite its challenges. So in love with the Colorado Trail!! Day 9 – 0 Miles We were hoping after our day… Continue Reading “Colorado Trail: 97 Miles from Copper Mountain to Buena Vista”

Colorado Trail – 104 Miles from Denver to Breckenridge

Over 8 Days, we hiked 104 miles from Waterton Canyon outside of Denver to the resort town of Breckenridge on the Colorado Trail and are enjoying every mile! Check out our experience on Segments 1 through 6 on the trail! Day 1 – 8.1… Continue Reading “Colorado Trail – 104 Miles from Denver to Breckenridge”