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{{Infobox hiking trail
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| name = Colorado Trail <!-- Wonderland Trail -->
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| photo = ?<!-- Load Wikimedia Commons image here, ie CowlitzDivide.JPG -->
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| caption = ?<!-- Mt Rainier from the Cowlitz Divide along the Wonderland Trail -->
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| location = Colorado, USA <!-- [[Mount Rainier National Park]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[United States]] -->
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| length = {{convert|782|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}<!-- {{convert|93|mi|km|0}}<ref name="Filley">
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    {{cite book
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    | author = Filley, Bette
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    | year = 2002
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    | title = Discovering the Wonders of the Wonderland Trail: Encircling Mount Rainier
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    | publisher = Dunamis House
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    | isbn = 1-880405-09-1
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    | edition = 5th
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    }}</ref> -->
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| trailheads = ?<!-- [[Longmire, Washington|Longmire Lodge]] <br/> [[Mowich Lake]] <br/> Ipsut Creek Camp Ground <br/> [[Sunrise (Mount Rainier)|Sunrise parking area]] <br/> White River Camp Ground <br/> Fryingpan Creek Trailhead <br/> Box Canyon <br/> Reflection Lakes <br/> Cougar Rock -->
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| use = ?<!-- [[Hiking]] -->
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| elev_gain_and_loss = ?<!-- {{convert|22000|ft|m|-2}} gain approximately<ref name="Filley"/> -->
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| highest = ?<!-- Panhandle Gap {{convert|6750|ft|m|-1}}<ref name="SpringManningMRNP">
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    {{cite book
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    | author = Spring, Ira
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    | author-link = Ira Spring
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    | author-link2 = Harvey Manning
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    | author2=Manning, Harvey
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    | year = 1999
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    | title = 50 Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park
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    | publisher = The Mountaineers
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    | isbn = 0-89886-572-7
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    }}</ref> -->
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| lowest = ?<!-- Ipsut Creek Campground {{convert|2320|ft|m|-1}}<ref name="Filley"/> -->
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| direction = ? <!--Nobo, Sobo...-->
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| season = ?<!-- Summer to early Fall -->
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| months = ?<!-- Mid-July through late September -->
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| maintainer = ?<!-- National Park Service -->
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| website = ?<!-- [http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/the-wonderland-trail.htm nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/the-wonderland-trail.htm] -->
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}}
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<!-- Editor, the Introduction goes here. Introductions are typically one to three paragraphs in length and provide a brief summary of the most significant and interesting facts about the trail, which are explained in great detail in the other sections of the page. -->
  
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The Colorado Trail is a 567 mile hiking trail in the state of Colorado.
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The Colorado Trail is a long distance hiking trail in the state of Colorado.
  
 
It is maintained by the [[Colorado Trail Foundation]].
 
It is maintained by the [[Colorado Trail Foundation]].
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== Overview ==
 
  
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Length:
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'''Length:''' {{convert|782|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}<!-- nobo, sobo, etc. -->
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'''Standard Direction(s) of Travel:''' Sobo (more common) or nobo (less common)
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'''Season:''' Summer<ref>https://thetrek.co/the-best-time-of-year-to-hike-these-23-popular-long-trails/</ref>
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'''Trail Association:''' [[Colorado Trail Foundation]]
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== Sections ==
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== Water ==
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== Resupply ==
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Standard direction(s) of travel: <!-- nobo, sobo, etc. -->
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
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  ! Location
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  ! data-sort-type=number | Sobo Distance (km / mi)
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  ! data-sort-type=number | Distance Off-Trail (km / mi)
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  | [[Conifer, Colorado|Conifer]]<ref name="bpr">https://backpackingroutes.com/colorado-trail-resupply-guide/</ref>
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  | {{convert|27.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|24|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Buffalo Creek, Colorado|Buffalo Creek]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|43.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|4.8|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Baily, Colorado|Baily]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|65.2|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|12.9|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Jefferson, Colorado|Jefferson]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|114.3|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|8|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Fairplay, Colorado|Fairplay]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|115.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|32.2|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Breckenridge, Colorado|Breckenridge]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|168.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|6.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Frisco, Colorado|Frisco]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|168.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|6.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Copper Mountain Resort, Colorado|Copper Mountain Resort]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|191.5|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On Trail
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|-
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  | [[Leadville, Colorado|Leadville]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|230.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|12.9|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Twin Lakes, Colorado|Twin Lakes]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|284.9|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|1.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Buena Vista, Colorado|Buena Vista]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|347.6|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|16.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Mount Princeton Hot Springs, Colorado|Mount Princeton Hot Springs]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|370.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On Trail
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|-
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  | [[Salida, Colorado|Salida]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|407.2|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|24.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Poncha Springs, Colorado|Poncha Springs]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|407.2|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|24.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Saguache, Colorado|Saguache]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|486.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|50.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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|-
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  | [[Gunnison, Colorado|Gunnison]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|486.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|62.8|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Creede, Colorado|Creede]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|552.0|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|16.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Lake City, Colorado|Lake City]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|574.5|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|27.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Molas Lake Campground, Colorado|Molas Lake Campground]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|658.2|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | On Trail
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  | [[Silverton, Colorado|Silverton]]<ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|661.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | {{convert|9.7|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | [[Durango, Colorado|Durango]] <ref name="bpr" />
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  | {{convert|782.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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  | Accessible from southern terminus
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|}
  
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== Weather and Seasonality ==
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== Noteworthy Section Hikes ==
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== Permits and Regulations ==
 
== Permits and Regulations ==
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== Maps ==
  
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=== Online Maps ===
 
=== Online Maps ===
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=== Printed Maps ===
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* CT on OLT's LongTrailsMap: https://www.longtrailsmap.net/colorado-trail/map
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* Colorado Trail Explorer, from Colorado.gov: https://trails.colorado.gov/trails/colorado-6508
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=== Printed Maps ===
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== Information Resources ==  
  
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== Information Resources ==
 
 
=== Websites ===
 
=== Websites ===
 
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* [https://pmags.com/colorado-trail-end-to-end-guide-2 Paul Mags' CT "End to End" Guide]
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* [http://backpackingroutes.com/colorado-trail/ Colorado Trail guide on BackpackingRoutes.com]
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* [https://www.downthetrail.com/colorado-trail-guide/ DownTheTrail.com Guide to the CT]
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* [https://exploringwild.com/colorado-trail-thru-hike-tips/ FAQ for prospective thruhikers]
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* [https://justinsimoni.com/2018/11/10/how-to-access-every-14er-off-the-colorado-trail-caltopo-map-included/ How to Access 14ers from the CT]
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* [https://coloradotrail.org/segment-snowpack-passable-norms-2022/ On average, when in the season does each segment become snowpack-passable?]
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* Resupply guides:
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** [http://backpackingroutes.com/colorado-trail-resupply-guide/ Colorado Trail Resupply Guide on BackpackingRoutes.com]
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** [https://exploringwild.com/colorado-trail-resupply-strategies/ Resupply Guide]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-resupply-and-towns-on-the-colorado-trail/ Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail]
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* [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-everything-you-need-to-know-to-hike-the-ct/ The Trek.co's Colorado Trail Guide: Main Page]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-11-highlights-of-the-ct-you-wont-want-to-miss/ 11 Highlights of the Colorado Trail You Won't Want to Miss]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-gear-list/ Colorado Trail Gear List]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-logistics/ Colorado Trail Logistics]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-resupply-and-towns-on-the-colorado-trail/ Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-essential-safety-tips-for-hiking-the-ct/ Essential Safety Tips for Hiking the CT]
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** [https://thetrek.co/the-colorado-trail-guide-section-by-section/ The CT: Section by Section]
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* [https://thetrek.co/the-beer-drinkers-guide-best-breweries-on-the-colorado-trail/ Best Breweries on the Colorado Trail]
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* [https://thetrek.co/how-to-hike-every-14er-on-the-colorado-trail-with-guthook-miles/ How to Hike Every 14er on the Colorado Trail]
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* [https://thetrek.co/collegiate-east-vs-west-8-key-differences-for-ct-thru-hikers/ Collegiate East vs West: 8 Key Differences for CT Thruhikers]
  
 
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The [[Colorado Trail Foundation]] maintains a list of CT shuttle operators and trail angels that are willing to give rides to hikers. To immediately receive a copy of the list by email, complete [https://coloradotrail.org/traveling-the-ct/shuttlers-and-angels/ this form on coloradotrail.org].
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[[Category: Colorado Trail]]
 
[[Category: Colorado Trail]]
 
[[Category: Long Trails]]
 
[[Category: Long Trails]]
 
[[Category: Colorado]]
 
[[Category: Colorado]]
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[[Category: Trails in Colorado]]
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[[Category: USA]]
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[[Category: North America]]

Latest revision as of 00:47, 12 December 2022

Colorado Trail
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Length782 km (486 mi)
LocationColorado, USA
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Elevation
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Highest point?
Lowest point?
Hiking details
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Months?
Website?
Direction?

The Colorado Trail is a long distance hiking trail in the state of Colorado.

It is maintained by the Colorado Trail Foundation.

Length: 782 km (486 mi)

Standard Direction(s) of Travel: Sobo (more common) or nobo (less common)

Season: Summer[1]

Trail Association: Colorado Trail Foundation

Sections

Water

Resupply

Location Sobo Distance (km / mi) Distance Off-Trail (km / mi)
Conifer[2] 27.4 km (17.0 mi) 24 km (14.9 mi)
Buffalo Creek[2] 43.3 km (26.9 mi) 4.8 km (3.0 mi)
Baily[2] 65.2 km (40.5 mi) 12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Jefferson[2] 114.3 km (71.0 mi) 8 km (5.0 mi)
Fairplay[2] 115.4 km (71.7 mi) 32.2 km (20.0 mi)
Breckenridge[2] 168.0 km (104.4 mi) 6.4 km (4.0 mi)
Frisco[2] 168.0 km (104.4 mi) 6.4 km (4.0 mi)
Copper Mountain Resort[2] 191.5 km (119.0 mi) On Trail
Leadville[2] 230.1 km (143.0 mi) 12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Twin Lakes[2] 284.9 km (177.0 mi) 1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Buena Vista[2] 347.6 km (216.0 mi) 16.1 km (10.0 mi)
Mount Princeton Hot Springs[2] 370.1 km (230.0 mi) On Trail
Salida[2] 407.2 km (253.0 mi) 24.1 km (15.0 mi)
Poncha Springs[2] 407.2 km (253.0 mi) 24.1 km (15.0 mi)
Saguache[2] 486.0 km (302.0 mi) 50.0 km (31.1 mi)
Gunnison[2] 486.0 km (302.0 mi) 62.8 km (39.0 mi)
Creede[2] 552.0 km (343.0 mi) 16.1 km (10.0 mi)
Lake City[2] 574.5 km (357.0 mi) 27.4 km (17.0 mi)
Molas Lake Campground[2] 658.2 km (409.0 mi) On Trail
Silverton[2] 661.4 km (411.0 mi) 9.7 km (6.0 mi)
Durango [2] 782.1 km (486.0 mi) Accessible from southern terminus

Weather and Seasonality

Noteworthy Section Hikes

Permits and Regulations

Maps

Online Maps

Printed Maps

Information Resources

Websites

Apps

Guidebooks

Other

Getting To and From the Trail

The Colorado Trail Foundation maintains a list of CT shuttle operators and trail angels that are willing to give rides to hikers. To immediately receive a copy of the list by email, complete this form on coloradotrail.org.

Geographic Features

Administrative Territories

Online Communities

References

  1. ↑ https://thetrek.co/the-best-time-of-year-to-hike-these-23-popular-long-trails/
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 https://backpackingroutes.com/colorado-trail-resupply-guide/

External Links

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