Resupply Towns

Distance from the CT: Approximately 15 miles northwest on County Road 97; turnoff is at the junction of Segments 1 and 2.

This mountain town, not far outside Denver, straddles U.S. Highway 285 and offers a host of services. It is a long hitch from the trail on a lightly used county road.

Below are businesses in Conifer that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: 3.2 miles northwest along County Road 126; turnoff is at about mile 10 of Segment 2.

Once a whistle stop on the Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad. A few cabins, post office, small general store, pay phone, and Forest Service work center are located in the small town.

Below are businesses in Buffalo Creek that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: Approx. 8 miles northwest from the junction of Segments 3 and 4; turnoff is on Wellington Lake Road (Forest Service Road 560), which becomes County Road 68.

Up the road from Conifer on U.S. Highway 285. The town offers a small business center supported by dispersed mountain residences.

Below are businesses in Bailey that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: 4.5 miles southwest of Kenosha Pass, at the junction of Segments 5 and 6, on U.S. Highway 285.

Once a train stop, the town has a population of less than a couple dozen. A tiny market, a post office and cafe are located in the town.

Below are businesses in Jefferson that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: Approx. 20 miles southwest of Kenosha Pass at the junction of Segments 5 and 6.

Another 15 miles farther southwest of Jefferson on U.S. Highway 285 is this much larger (population: 700-plus) town. Services in the town include grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, post office, hotels and motels.

Below are businesses in Fairplay that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

Distance from the CT: Breckenridge is approximately 4 miles south of the Gold Hill Trailhead on Colorado Highway 9 at the junction of Segments 6 and 7. Frisco is approximately 5 miles northwest of the trailhead.

The Colorado Trail meets real civilization here where it crosses the Blue River between Frisco and Breckenridge. You can catch a free Summit Stage bus to either town or to Copper Mountain Resort. There is a bus stop on Highway 9 about 0.2 miles south of the trailhead. Pick up northbound buses on the east side of the highway and southbound buses on the west side. Both towns are restored mining/railroad towns serving the popular year-round resorts of Summit County and have many services.

Below are businesses in Breckenridge or Frisco that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: Approx. 1 mile west of where the Trail crosses Colorado Highway 82 at mile 7.2 Segment 11. There is also a small side trail that leads to the west side of the village beginning at mile 5.9 of Segment 11.

This old mining town is perhaps Colorado’s oldest resort town and features the Twin Lakes Store, a delightful old general store that provides a surprisingly helpful supply of items for CT travelers, and accommodations too. Note: About 7.5 trail miles south from Twin Lakes Village the CT splits into the Collegiate East and Collegiate West routes. There are limited resupply options on the West route until travelers reach U.S. Highway 50 near Monarch Pass.

Below are businesses in Twin Lakes Village that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

Distance from the CT: Approx. 9.5 miles from the Avalanche Trailhead (mile 6.6 of Segment 13) east on Cottonwood Pass Road (County Road 306) to town. Another option is to exit the Trail at Clear Creek Canyon Road (County Road 390) at the end of Segment 11, travel east to U.S. Highway 24, and go south (total travel distance: 19 miles).

Located in the Arkansas Valley between the Mosquito Range and towering Sawatch Range, Buena Vista certainly lives up to its Spanish name (translation: good view). The town, one of the larger along the Trail, is an ideal resupply point for long-distance trekkers.

Below are businesses in Buena Vista that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: The Trail runs through the property.

This resort area offers a welcome respite to CT travelers. Features a hot springs pools, restaurant and overnight accommodations. There is also a small general store and maildrop.

Below are businesses at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: Approx. 31 miles southeast on Colorado Highway 114, which the Trail crosses near the junction of Segments 17 and 18.

A small, but charming town of about 500, it can be a long hitch from the Trail. Offering restaurants, a coffee shop, lodging, and post office.

Below are businesses in Saguache that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: 39 miles (total) northwest on Colorado Highway 114, which the Trail crosses near the junction of Segments 17 and 18, then west from where 114 intersects with U.S. Highway 50.

This town of about 6,000 is home to Western Colorado University and styles itself as “Base Camp of the Rockies” for its many outdoor recreational opportunities. As befits a town of its size, it boasts a full range of services and is a popular resupply point for CT travelers.

Below are businesses in Gunnison that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: Approx. 10 miles from San Luis Pass at the intersection of Segments 20 and 21. Descend on a side trail south along the headwaters of West Willow Creek until you meet up with Forest Service Road 503, which leads into town. About two miles down 503 is the Equity Mine. This area is used by people climbing nearby San Luis Peak, hunters during hunting season, and people on a self-guided mine tour. On a busy weekend, a backpacker may find an easy hitch from the mine into town. Creede can also be reached, if with difficulty due to the 33-mile distance and low traffic, from the Spring Creek Pass Trailhead.

This historic mining town of about 300 is the only incorporated town in sparsely populated Mineral County. Despite its size, Creede is a popular tourist destination and offers a full range of services.

Below are businesses in Creede that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

Distance from the CT: Right off the Trail at mile 18.7 of Segment 24.

Not a town, but a campground. Offers showers, limited grocery items, and a mail drop.

Below are businesses at Molas Lake that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: Approx. 6 miles north of Molas Pass on U.S. Highway 550, which the CT crosses at the split between Segments 24 and 25.

The last good resupply stop before arriving in Durango. A short hitchhike down from Molas Pass, or you may be able to catch a train from the trail. As the terminus of the popular Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Silverton is a popular with tourists and offers a full range of services. Note: Molas Lake Campground is just 0.2 mile from the CT and southbound travelers can diverge at the sign as they approach Molas Pass. The tiny campground store has snacks. A shower is possible (bring your own towel) and the campground will accept and hold maildrop resupply packages shipped via UPS.

Below are businesses in Silverton that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.

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Distance from the CT: need info

Durango is the proud southern terminus or start to The Colorado Trail. With a historic downtown, the Animas River, and a full range of services, there is no shortage of options to fill your time after completing or before starting The CT.

Below are businesses in Durango that donate to support The Colorado Trail Foundation’s efforts to maintain The Colorado Trail. For a more comprehensive list of business in this town, check out the official Colorado Trail Guidebook.