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We hear it every year, from the conclusion of one hiking season to the beginning of the next. What is the snowpack like on the Colorado Trail? We hear this…
Bears, Critters, and Food Storage on the CT Wildlife encounters are frequent on The Colorado Trail. Many trail users share the common, yet irrational, fear of bear and mountain lion…
E-bike Regulations on the Colorado Trail E-bike regulations and access are managed and determined by our Federal Land Management partners. For most of the Colorado Trail, that’s the United States…
UPDATED October 30, 2023 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) manages about 350 State Wildlife Areas (SWA) across the state. The vast majority do not impact the CT. However, one…
Social media groups discussing hiking The Colorado Trail are often packed with questions about how to get from one end of The Colorado Trail back to the other. Regardless of…
2023 saw a noticeable uptick in theft and vandalism on signs along The Colorado Trail, and we want to take a moment to help trail users understand what not to…
Trail Tip Tuesday - ACCLIMATIZING. Most people can acclimate with time. A very few people cannot; some have underlying medical conditions that may or may not be diagnosed, but these…
First posted March 5, 2019 - the information remains accurate. The Colorado Trail Foundation maintains a contact list of known, current shuttle drivers – both individuals and businesses – in…
Posted June 9, 2020 - CT travelers often carry the pocket-sized, official Colorado Trail Databook. It answers the all-important questions about upcoming water sources, mileages, elevations and enlightens the traveler…
Parking in Denver People planning their Colorado Trail thru-hike are often surprised to learn that there is no overnight parking at Waterton Canyon, the northern terminus of the CT and…