Colorado Trail

Colorado Trail
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Length	782 km (486 mi)
Location	Colorado, USA
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The Colorado Trail is a long distance hiking trail in the state of Colorado.

It is maintained by the Colorado Trail Foundation.

Length: 782 km (486 mi)

Standard Direction(s) of Travel: Sobo (more common) or nobo (less common)

Season: Summer

Trail Association: Colorado Trail Foundation

Resupply

Location	Sobo Distance (km / mi)	Distance Off-Trail (km / mi)
Conifer	27.4 km (17.0 mi)	24 km (14.9 mi)
Buffalo Creek	43.3 km (26.9 mi)	4.8 km (3.0 mi)
Baily	65.2 km (40.5 mi)	12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Jefferson	114.3 km (71.0 mi)	8 km (5.0 mi)
Fairplay	115.4 km (71.7 mi)	32.2 km (20.0 mi)
Breckenridge	168.0 km (104.4 mi)	6.4 km (4.0 mi)
Frisco	168.0 km (104.4 mi)	6.4 km (4.0 mi)
Copper Mountain Resort	191.5 km (119.0 mi)	On Trail
Leadville	230.1 km (143.0 mi)	12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Twin Lakes	284.9 km (177.0 mi)	1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Buena Vista	347.6 km (216.0 mi)	16.1 km (10.0 mi)
Mount Princeton Hot Springs	370.1 km (230.0 mi)	On Trail
Salida	407.2 km (253.0 mi)	24.1 km (15.0 mi)
Poncha Springs	407.2 km (253.0 mi)	24.1 km (15.0 mi)
Saguache	486.0 km (302.0 mi)	50.0 km (31.1 mi)
Gunnison	486.0 km (302.0 mi)	62.8 km (39.0 mi)
Creede	552.0 km (343.0 mi)	16.1 km (10.0 mi)
Lake City	574.5 km (357.0 mi)	27.4 km (17.0 mi)
Molas Lake Campground	658.2 km (409.0 mi)	On Trail
Silverton	661.4 km (411.0 mi)	9.7 km (6.0 mi)
Durango	782.1 km (486.0 mi)	Accessible from southern terminus

Information Resources

Websites

• Paul Mags' CT "End to End" Guide
• Colorado Trail guide on BackpackingRoutes.com
• DownTheTrail.com Guide to the CT
• FAQ for prospective thruhikers
• How to Access 14ers from the CT
• On average, when in the season does each segment become snowpack-passable?
• Resupply guides:
  • Colorado Trail Resupply Guide on BackpackingRoutes.com
  • Resupply Guide
  • Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail
• The Trek.co's Colorado Trail Guide: Main Page
  • 11 Highlights of the Colorado Trail You Won't Want to Miss
  • Colorado Trail Gear List
  • Colorado Trail Logistics
  • Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail
  • Essential Safety Tips for Hiking the CT
  • The CT: Section by Section
• Best Breweries on the Colorado Trail
• How to Hike Every 14er on the Colorado Trail
• Collegiate East vs West: 8 Key Differences for CT Thruhikers

Getting To and From the Trail

The Colorado Trail Foundation maintains a list of CT shuttle operators and trail angels that are willing to give rides to hikers. To immediately receive a copy of the list by email, complete this form on coloradotrail.org.