With Colorado experiencing its driest year on record, many people are asking us how low snowpack across the state will affect hikes along the Colorado Trail this year. With summer…
Fire Restrictions: Location and Impacts For the safety of our forests and visitors, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are currently in place across the following National Forests that our trail…
A Guide to Fire-Wise Practices for a Safe and Sustainable Journey The magic of the Colorado Trail—the awe-inspiring vistas, the quiet solitude—is a direct result of our collective effort. As…
Posted May 12, 2022 - STOVE CHOICE AND FIRE BANS ON THE CT. In brief: Allowed stoves have on-off valves, including the canister gas stoves most CT travelers choose. Prohibited…
EDITED JUNE 19 AS TO WHITE GAS STOVES Posted June 18,2021 - CT Fire Bans have been instituted; expect them all Trail season. – A reality nearly every Trail season,…
Fire bans along The Colorado Trail are the reality nearly every Trail season. But 2018 is already unusual given the drought conditions, especially severe along the southern half of the…
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Each summer, the Colorado Trail Foundation offers week-long supported treks. Participants hike for four to five days with just their daypacks, and are treated to some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado!