Waterton Canyon will be closed temporarily so Denver Water can complete annual dust mitigation maintenance. Weekday access to Waterton Canyon will be closed Monday, May 8th through Friday, May 19th.…
ctfofficeMay 1, 2023
During the 2023 hiking season, it is highly unlikely you will encounter wolves because there is only one documented pack in the state. This pack is over 200 miles north…
ctfofficeApril 10, 2023
Curious when you can start your Colorado Trail Thru hike or bike? Once spring arrives, this is the most common question we receive. Here at the Foundation, we have studied…
ctfofficeMarch 31, 2023
Every single Trail season, bear problems happen along The Colorado Trail. Now in my 17th year as Executive Director with the CT Foundation, I cannot remember a trail season without…
ctfofficeMay 19, 2022
Updated May 25, 2022 - WATERTON REOPENED EARLY (STARTING TUE 5/24/22) Weekday access to Waterton Canyon will be closed Monday May 16 through Friday May 27 for Denver Water’s annual…
ctfofficeMay 5, 2022
Average Snowpack Passable Dates When do Colorado Trail segments normally become snowpack passable? Here at the CT Foundation, we have studied this carefully. Below you’ll see the Average Melt-Off Dates…
ctfofficeMay 3, 2022
CONSIDER SHUTTLING AT THE START, a useful Colorado Trail tip. If you are planning a one-way Trail trip, consider planning to leave your car at your end point, where you’ll…
ctfofficeApril 20, 2021
Very important during training for Colorado Trail trips, that you dial-in your shoes (and socks). Avoid blisters if you can; they make hiking much harder to enjoy. Find the right fit,…
ctfofficeMarch 8, 2016
