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The Colorado Trail Supported Trek Program
CTF supported treks may be the most enjoyable way to experience The Colorado Trail. On these multi-day excursions, participants hike the Trail carrying only their daypacks. Camping gear is shuttled to the next camp by the trek staff. All meals are provided and have been characterized as gourmet for the backcountry. Trekkers find it so enjoyable that they often return to experience more of the Trail.
Each summer, The Colorado Trail Foundation offers several week long supported treks. Participants hike 5 days and are treated to some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado. Meals and trekking guides are provided and gear shuttle enables each trekker to travel light. Easier that backpacking with all your equipment, the treks are still rigorous with hiking days averaging around 15 miles.
Want to experience multi-day adventure in the Colorado mountains but not excited to carry a heavy backpack? Consider signing up for a CTF Trek. You'll have to train some so that you and your feet will be in good condition. You can bring your own camping gear or make arrangements to rent equipment. Your preparations will be worthwhile and you'll be rewarded with a memorable trip on The Colorado Trail.
Click here to view an article about the CTF Treks that was recently published in The Durango Herald.
There are more details below about the 2008 Treks.
Additional information is also available, and you can sign up, at www.coloradotrailhiking.com.
KOKOMO PASS – Section 2
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| Starting Date | Description | Miles | Elevation | |
| Gain | Loss | |||
| June 22 | Meet for week - Leadville | |||
| June 23 | Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass | 12.5 |
2520 |
(600) |
| June 24 | Georgia Pass to North Fork of Swan River | 7.4 |
-- 0 -- |
(1540) |
| June 25 | North Fork of Swan River to Highway 9 | 13.2 |
1100 |
(1520) |
| June 26 | Highway 9 to Copper Mountain | 12.8 |
3600 |
(2700) |
| June 27 | Copper Mountain to Camp Hale | 18.0 |
2598 |
(3000) |
| June 28 | Disperse | |||
Highest Elevation Point for Week - 12,440
Lowest Elevation Point for Week - 9,200 |
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HOLY CROSS – Section 3
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| Starting Date | Description | Miles | Elevation | |
| Gain | Loss | |||
June 29 |
Meet for week - Leadville | |||
June 30 |
Camp Hale to Wurtz Ditch | 9.3 |
1100 |
(200) |
July 1 |
Wurtz Ditch to Lake Fork | 11.1 |
1200 |
(1420) |
July 2 |
Lake Fork to Half Moon Campground | 13.2 |
2000 |
(2160) |
July 3 |
Half Moon Campground to Twin Lakes | 13.0 |
1000 |
(1480) |
July 4 |
Twin Lakes to Clear Creek/ Disperse (arrive at your vehicle between 3 – 4 pm) | 9.0 |
1100 |
(840) |
Highest Elevation Point for Week - 11,480 |
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CHALK CREEK – Section 4
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| Starting Date | Description | Miles | Elevation | |
| Gain | Loss | |||
July 6 |
Meet for week - Poncha Springs | |||
July 7 |
Clear Creek to North Cottonwood Creek | 18.5 |
4520 |
(3840) |
July 8 |
North Cottonwood Creek to Chafee CR 344 | 9.6 |
2500 |
(3000) |
July 9 |
Raspberry Gulch to Chalk Creek Van Shuttle Chalk Creek to CR 344 CR 344 to CR 322 |
4.0 --0-- 9.0 |
400 --0-- 900 |
(930) --0-- (800) |
July 10 |
Raspberry Gulch to Goat Wadi | 15.0 |
2500 |
(680) |
July 11 |
Goat Wadi to Marshall Pass | 16.2 |
3440 |
(1680) |
July 12 |
Disperse | |||
Highest Elevation Point for Week - 11,870 Lowest Elevation Point for Week - 8,400 |
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COCHETOPA VALLEY – Section 5
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| Starting Date | Description | Miles | Elevation | |
| Gain | Loss | |||
July 13 |
Meet for week - South Fork | |||
July 14 |
Marshall Pass to Sargents Mesa | 15.2 |
2040 |
(1226) |
July 15 |
Sargents Mesa to Lujan Creek | 20.4 |
1000 |
(2367) |
July 16 |
Lujan Creek to Saguache Park Road | 13.8 |
1220 |
(1035) |
July 17 |
Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville | 13.7 |
1660 |
(543) |
July 18 |
Eddiesville to San Luis Pass / Disperse: No camping or meals that night. You will arrive at your vehicles by 6:30 pm. Make lodging reservations in South Fork, Colorado | 15.5 |
2960 |
(1850) |
Highest Elevation Point for Week - 12,600 Lowest Elevation Point for Week - 9,340 |
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CATARACT RIDGE – Section 6
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| Starting Date | Description | Miles | Elevation | |
| Gain | Loss | |||
July 20 |
Meet for week - Durango | |||
July 21 |
San Luis Pass Campsite to Spring Creek Pass | 17.6 |
3740 |
(3642) |
July 22 |
Spring Creek Pass to Carson Saddle | 17.1 |
3680 |
(1560) |
July 23 |
Rest Day in Carson Saddle | |||
July 24 |
Carson Saddle to Molas Pass | 15.9 |
4531 |
(4359) |
July 25 |
Stony Pass to Molas Pass | 19.0 |
4000 |
(3840) |
July 26 |
Disperse | |||
Highest Elevation Point for Week - 13,240 Lowest Elevation Point for Week - 8,920 |
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INDIAN TRAIL RIDGE – Section 7
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| Starting Date | Description | Miles | Elevation | |
| Gain | Loss | |||
July 27 |
Meet for week - Durango / optional 2.5 mile hike in the evening | |||
July 28 |
Molas Pass to Bolam Pass | 20.2 |
3120 |
(2590) |
July 29 |
Bolam Pass to Hotel Draw | 11.0 |
1480 |
(1700) |
July 30 |
Hotel Draw to Big Bend Trail | 6.3 |
440 |
(240) |
July 31 |
Big Bend Trail to Fassbinder Gulch Campsite | 18.0 |
2200 |
(2220) |
Aug 1 |
Fassbinder Gulch Campsite to Durango / Disperse: No camping or meals provided this night. Lodging on your own. | 18.0 |
1080 |
(4460) |
Highest Elevation Point for Week - 12,490 Lowest Elevation Point for Week - 6,960 |
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To Sign Up
To find out about section availability, you must contact Colorado Mountain Expeditions at 1-888-CME-HIKE or info@coloradotrailhiking.com. Hurry, the sections are filling up fast!
Please visit the www.coloradotrailhiking.com website. Then:
- Click on "Sign Up."
- Select the section you wish to hike.
- View Description, Mileage and Elevation, Directions, then print and complete the Sign Up form.
Note: Each section has a different sign up form so please use the form in the section you wish to hike.
All sections are filled on a first come first serve basis.
Space is limited to 12 to 14 hikers per section.
Cost
The cost is $925 per person per section. A $425 deposit payment and completed sign up form must be received in our office to reserve a space. The balance of the trip cost is due no later than May 1st. If the balance is not received by that date, your space will be offered to another person on the waiting list. But remember that you can always sign up for a trek after May 1st.
If you wish to go on a Colorado Trail trek(s), return the sign up form along with a deposit payment of $425 per person, per week.
Sorry, credit cards are not accepted.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing. There is a $250.00 fee for canceling before May 10th. After May 10th, the cancellation fee is $300.00. There will be no refunds, for any reason, for cancellations that are received less than 45 days prior to your trek departure.
Additional Information
For any questions on schedules, registration or costs please contact us:
Colorado Mountain Expeditions
935 CR 125
Hesperus, CO 81326
Phone: 1-888-CME-HIKE or 970-375-1250
Email: info@coloradotrailhiking.com
Fax: 970-375-1595
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