Monarch Mountain Lodge is a great stopping place to rest your head, restock on supplies or just take advantage of our showers and laundry room. Restaurant, lodging, hot springs you can soak in for a day. There's basic resupply food pretty much right on-trail at Lake Morena and Mt Laguna in this section (and Julian with a hitch), nicely spaced a few days apart. Thanks! Fortunately you have a lot of options when designing your Colorado Trail resupply plan. Ma Nature doesnt always stick to this schedule, but she sure is consistent about it for the most part! MPHS sells canisters only while Monarch sells neither. The Butterly Hostel a popular option for both collegiate West and East hikers. But I think the folks at the motel know her. Sunglasses and sun protection are a must! 21316 Monarch Park Dr , Montgomery, TX 77316 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $669,700. Monsoon season in ~mid-July to ~mid-late August. David Collins of Clever Hiker is available, too. While the CT East route does top out above 11K feet a few times, the CT West route has whole sections that run above 12K feet (for example, the CT West route has a 15-mile section that runs between 12K-13K feet)! You can order individual units of everything we offer, and test out the unique cottage brands we carry. ETB pocket atlas is essentially a map guide and town guide in one. Between approximately miles 180 and 260 from Denver, the route splits into these two parallel options for the next ~80 miles. Basically, anywhere unless the town forbids it and some federal exceptions (the interstate). For The Colorado Trail specifically, the only place where dogs are not allowed is the stretch of trail in Waterton Canyon. Do you have any advice for someone about to transition to thru hiking? Thanks again for this guide Mr Mags. thanks, D, UK. At some high points and near busy roads into town will be best overall regardless of location. Directions to this alt route are as follows from. ere isMad Jacks MountainBrewery in town. The only downside, if you see it that way, is that most require hitchhiking or a pre-arranged shuttle. my god man, this guide is fantastic! Princeton/ Chalk Creek, and Buffalo Creek/ Little Scraggy on the CT. The locals are much more aware of hikers than before. If time is your primary concern, you may complete your hike faster overall by carrying a bit more weight and stopping less frequently. Many thx for the info! Besides developing the fitness needed to walk all day with a pack, youll disk in your gear system and, best of all, have fun. The Postholer maps are high quality but are corridor maps as well. Thank you. Jamie Compos has a nice list of 14ers near The Colorado Trail and corresponding Trails Illustrated maps to hike them. See https://www.monarchbutterflyhouse.com/. Hitching:Hitching into town to resupply is usually needed. Collegiate West alt starts just past here at ~ mile 14 of segment 11. Tough hitch on low traffic road. My experience on the AT is mixed. At best, youll use the tool ineffectively when it counts. Very windy today with excellent scenery. We wanted to minimize risks like hitchhiking and hostels, while still getting the food we needed and experiencing at least one or two of Colorados famed trail towns on a schedule that fit our pace. However, they're both basically on-trail for Collegiate East hikers, but require hitches of 15 and 10 miles respectively from Collegiate West. Day 6. The monsoon season may be off or even short as in recent years, possibly even more wildfires, and a prolonged fall/later winter. Along The Colorado Trail: (book) Photography by John Fielder, Journal by M. John Fayhee. Get two or three canisters and practice in real conditions holstering and unholstering it with your gear (poles included) and spraying in moderately windy conditions. Picture 1 of 2. endstream endobj 2642 0 obj <>/Metadata 55 0 R/Outlines 70 0 R/Pages 2639 0 R/StructTreeRoot 75 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 2643 0 obj <. This alternate has you surrounded by There are other guides that provide information also Yogis Town Guides, Pmags End to End Guides, []. Hikers striving for fewer resupply stops should also make the most of town meals and on-trail snack stops to supplement their overall calorie count without needing to carry more food. FYI, Frontier Airlines no longer flies out of Durango. To access this route (Durango-bound), take the Brookside-McCurdy Trail north off the CT. At a saddle between two peaks, head off-trail and west towards Kenosha Pass along the ridge. hbbd```b``M 5dA$W-&H `v)|">H w%dr|I`_X&"` fIS&F`10 7@} e Leadville Hostel is now: The FS roads see a fair amount of traffic, esp, on a weekend. T. Take a taxi to Roxborough State Park (~$35). The Dog-Friendly Start Indian Creek Trail. Nicely summed up by Jerry Brown of Bear Creek Survey: Hikers need to be aware that the USFS has just enacted new restrictions regarding food storage which is in effect for San Isabel and Pike National Forests. We also carry the essential gear to keep you going! Southwest / Durango Bound Starting from Denver eases a hiker into the higher elevations, starts off more gentle, more options to bail out if you need some RnR. Thank you for all your hard work. This plan highlights the trail towns most appreciated for their good vibes and memorable experiences. i just might make it out that way this summer. Colorado 14ers:The 14ers are the high peaks in Colorado. Road trip and car camping gear and techniques, Winter trip reports, gear overviews, tips, and techniques, Time of the year to hike The Colorado Trail, Waterton Canyon and alternate Denver starting points, Guidebooks and maps for The Colorado Trail, Alternate Routes and 14ers on The Colorado Trail, Section hiking Transportation and Shuttles. Hmm..not overly familiar with dog transport options. You should be able to park there for a week. But it is an option that could work for some people esp in long stretches (e.g. , Aloha, Well, I go skiing on Mt Toll (13k) at theRead more , FOLLOW-UP: It is now May 12th. Its all part of the adventure anyway. Either way, its a great trail. My 2017 Collegiate Loop hike also has some photos that contrast the two routes. Generally speaking, the window for hiking the CT is no earlier than mid-late June (depending on snowpack) and ending no later than late September/ early October. Any recs on getting to twin lakes or other TH to do the collegiate loop in July. I understand theres parking at the Junction Creek TH I assume I can park a car there for a week or so? It seemed like my days off were more stressful than my days on trail, and I wasnt able to fully rest and enjoy the towns I was visiting as my priority was on finding food to survive the next section at a decent price. If I was to hike the CT again, Id take the databook, the Lat 40 maps (doRead more . Here are the big ones. As of 2021, they charge ~$45/mo. Ive had the pleasure of hiking the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, and countless shorter amazing trails throughout the US and abroad. Note that this plan requires at least one maildrop to be sent in advance, right around the halfway point (convenient for restocking anything thats hard to find along the way). Prospector Hotel in Silverton likes hikers. Mount Princeton Hot Springs and Monarch Crest Souvenir Shop WhiteBlaze Pages 2022 A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook. I appreciated your article post. There is a campsite here. Just starting planning. This link from The Colorado Trail Foundation may be useful as well. Yet carefully planning your Pacific Crest Trail food resupply strategy is critical to accomplishing a thru-hike. On Rt. May take maildrops if you call ahead. And you may accidentally harm yourself and others because of your lack of responsibility. Everything a hiker may need and more. Elkhorn RV resorthas tent sites and heated camper cabins. The 2,972 sq. Note that the Mountain Maps-Sawatch Range will also work for the alt. From this point,Baileymay also be hitched back to ~19 miles north on 285. Her number is 719-850-8715. There is a community on the trail and in towns. The exception to this will be the Sierra section and the North Cascades. Easier hitch now than in years past. How to put the pieces together? have a good summer and will look The Facebook pages are the most active discussion groups. .Saguache: This county seat, but a dying town, has a few small businesses that have been known to be for sale. There are popular spots listed in the databook and apps, but no resource to list every possible camp site. In New York and Connecticut theyll arrest you on the spot if you even look like youre going to stick your thumb out. Do you want to mail yourself resupply boxes, or shop as you go (or a mix)? PO inside the general store. I started doing it a hiking trail but have now joined up w/ a mountain bike group and am doing as much of it as possible on bicycle. 1964 Monarch Pass, Colorado Postcard MONARCH CREST HOUSE Highway 50 Roadside. As your diet changes you wont be stuck with food that you prepared months in advance, and you wont have to rely on family members or friends to ship resupply boxes to you throughout your trip. The owner of San Juan Sports offers rides to the Trailhead up that 4WD road and theres a woman named Debbie who shuttles to Spring Creek Pass. Loving th, Some friends stayed with us in Moab, and we then t, Part of the weekend meant catching up with good fr, Massive waterfalls in Arches. Id love to detour off the CT and stop in Telluride on the way to Durango. Roughly 80 miles, easy logistics, you can resuspply along the way and there is great scenery. if you want a private room). The Durango and Silverton NG railroad also offer long-term parking for $8 a day. For longer term parking, the tourist train does allow per the day parking: Thanks for the guide! Creede seems slightly more popular. (* While In-person training is always better for this type of skill, various organizations offer online 1 hr training classes to get you the basics before you practice in the field. Unless you have special dietary needs or on a time crunch, there is no real reason to use maildrops on a regular basis. Just by reading this article, youre supporting the Colorado Trail Foundation. Hope you enjoy your time in the States. Happy Trails! I found your End to End guide very informative. Maybe others can find it useful to have the whole CT displayed in a jpeg. Small, touristy town. You will need Trails Illustrated Map #105 or appropriate topos from other sources.. Besides allowing dogs, the alternate start has a campground at the start of the alternate, and camping is allowed along the way. We also ship resupply buckets to Vermilion Valley Resort and Muir Trail Ranch with subsidized shipping. Id use some of the shuttle information listed to plan a section hike further down the trail from Salida. Hey Mags, great stuff love all the updated CW route info. Mirroring other popular trails, Facebook pages for the current year hikers are cropping up. Get some ice cream when you are there. Im allergic to hitchhiking, so this information is just what I need! In fact, its a small town everyone knows her! CACHING: Every so often, I get an inquiry asking about caching supplies along the trail. One of my good friends is from Israel..I know he LOVED Colorado. Because of the relatively short length of the CT, mail drops are a viable option for many thru-hikers esp those on a fast pace with limited time. Thats only an issue on phones from what i have seen. Around 100 miles is a typical long carry for a thru hiker of roughly average pace. I wanted to pass along some trail talk. http://www.the2016plan.com/coloradotrail/planning.html, surplus store such as found on eBay or Amazon. There is a small airport in Durango. Sell now. Probably would work. A good compromise between details, an overview beyond the trail corridor, and weight. You follow the trail and connect back to the CT in a valley. The Thru-Hiker Facebook Group for dogs is also a valuable resource. Probably not a bad map to include, though. His oldes. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/colorado-trail-pocket-map-k-scott-parks/1108036789?r=1&ean=9781468029055&kpid=9781468029055&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-Book_Under5-_-Q000000633-_-9781468029055, Thanks for the kind words. Is this included in the data book, or is there a better way to find this info? Dont worry if it looks like a lot, because the rest of this post is all about how to choose the best options from this list. Paul, You mention that Amtrak stops in Frisco. I suggest starting from either the trail town or no hitchhiking plan above and then adding stops as needed. Could be an easy hitch. Sorry for the late response I didnt get any prompt so I guess I have to check the site. The post has some fantastic information that should be read as well. Bailey may be an option if you need some RnR while getting your trail legs. Navigation is easy, the weather hazards (see below) are quickly dealt with with some prior planning and the trail is logistically easy. Creede Chamber of Commerce If you can tolerate hitching, youll be able to keep your options open even more, otherwise use the stops in the No Hitchhiking plan to reassure yourself that you can get what you need even if your thumb isnt up to the challenge. For the increasing amount of people hiking the Colorado Trail from out-of-state, July 1st or later is a safe date to plan in advance for a start. It does NOT have the 2014 Collegiate West re-route however. Monarch Crest Gift Shop & Tramway 24500 Hwy 50 W Salida, CO 81201 [email protected] 719.539.4091 719.339.8567 Open 8am to 6pm 7 days a week The manager said that she will be getting her complete stock of snacks in next week, but she has no plans to order dehydrated hiker food or major grocery items. May want to contact The Colorado Trail Foundation and see if they have some resources that may be useful for bikers. Hmm..not really since the CDT/Collegiate West route is simply higher and above the Collegiate West route. see above for info on Gunni, The official length of the trail is 486.4 miles, Northeastern terminus just outside of Denver in Waterton Canyon State Park, Southwestern terminus just outside of Durango, CO. Also, this information can changeeven during a season. The Summit County Bus will also take you a little further into nearby Dillon/Silverthorne. The lower (Eastern) route may be OK for the most part, but even that will have a good amount of snow in spots. CT Segment 12 travelers will need a valid fishing or hunting license or risk being fined, typically $100, though authorities indicate theyll get more serious with fines starting in 2021. Please see the Colorado Trail Foundation blog for updated 2021 details. Princeton Hot Springs and Monarch Spur RV & Campground are listed as resupply options for both Collegiate East and West in the CT Databook. Another alternative so you do not have to carry as many maps are the Latitude 40 map series. Makes a nice way to start The Colorado Trail. Depending on my average daily mileage, I will go into town to resupply my food every 3-7 days. Im about a quarter of the way through it as of 2015. Once into Durango, it is a ~4-mile walk from the downtown area to the Durango terminus of The Colorado Trail (Kennebec Trailhead) at Junction Creek Road. Lake City has become one of the go to places on the CT and CDT. For more information, see what Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation, wrote. Was using a phone, and was able to dl. 2667 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<9AE5A556AC43DE4CA7FABA7B3BCE4DF6><539A525913EBCC4DA078330890D9E650>]/Index[2641 50]/Info 2640 0 R/Length 130/Prev 203994/Root 2642 0 R/Size 2691/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Also, the small towns stores can change or run out of inventory esp as more people hike The Colorado Trail and the CDT. Many CTers cant resist climbing these immense peaks. Looks like the grill is open again, too. Below is a list of some popular re-supply areas with approximate mileage to each from a Denver start. Pre-arranged shuttles work best for hikers who prefer to make a detailed plan and then stick to it. Horses and mountain bikers (in non-wilderness areas) are also allowed in addition to hikers, walk to the nearby light rail station on 16th Street mall. At this time, bear canisters are not required on The Colorado Trail. Id do the Collegiate West option. Drink! In general, esp in outdoorsy areas, you should have no trouble finding a hitch. You may have to find a willing friend in the area or contact a shuttle service. Outside of this segment, mobile device coverage is spotty. If your browser is out of date, try updating it. I have the 8th edition CT guidebook and the CT data book. You will see fellow CT travelers along the way. Thanks for pointing out the error. Seem to recall someone in the past would either be there or leave your resupply at the trailhead of Colorado 114. Hiking solo:Enough people are hiking The Colorado Trail, especially in July and August, it will be very easy to hike with others if so desired. Will shuttle back to trail. After calling both to verify I found out neither sell alchy or heet. Large town with many restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, PO, etc. Much harder, though. Will take into account the above and will read more about the issue of bears; if I still am not sure I will go with the bear vault (regardless of its weight). It hooks up again just after Waterton Canyon at Lennys Rest. Mail yourself some comfy clothes! They regularly post on forums and Facebook advertising their services. #moab #utah #arc, Morning float. The zones are 1/2 mile wide (1/4 mile on each side of the roads.) The regulation requires that food be stored in hard canisters or hung 10 feet above ground 4 from the trunk of the tree. Thanks. Are you looking for a social town scene and hiker hostels, or would you prefer to spend your time camping in the wilderness? Thank you Dana and Jerry. The off-trail hiking is easy to navigate but challenging in terms of elevation gain and loss. Consider an ammobox instead: Inexpensive, used in NPS units for bear proofing and was used successfully by other CT hikers. Naturally, wildfires will affect trail closures or even resupply. Frisco: Another full-service town with outfitters, grocery stores, etc. I would like to point out a small error in your Salida description though. The FS road requires a walk down to a semi-official parking area at Equity Mine and hoping for traffic. Monarch Spur RV Park: The RV park accepts resupply boxes and is about one mile off the trail at CT mile 91.7, on the eastern side. Mile marker Hiking miles Days Resupply Remarks STOP # Chief Mountain Alternate 0 0 92 mi to East Glacier: carry food for 5 days START! Best of luck on your Colorado Trail journey! http://www.elkhornrvresort.com/. Does the Guthook guide (I purchased the full trail) contain the same details as the databook? This article may help as well. What is PCT resupply? The hitch into Lake City is becoming easier and easier, and is not as hard as the guide imples. Feedback always welcome. The disadvantage of this method is that you are dependent on Post Office hours (if not sending to a hostel or business), have to pay for shipping, and need a person on the home front to send out packages for you. You can mail yourself a resupply box to the Monarch Mountain Lodge - it's 1.5 miles off the trail. Thanks for reading! Just as I was about to start my own spreadsheet to figure out the options, I happened upon yours. The rest of the stops can be either maildrop or grocery shopping. Of course, you can mix and match between the two for a more varied experience. any tips for transport to and from trail with a bike. Also, new commercial enterprises are mailing out food, gear, and other sundries to hikers. The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center offers a Hot Spring to soak in for $11. For the Collegiates, that is unfortunately on the early side, esp in a normal snow year like we are having so far. If you hiked the trail in segments, be sure to let The Colorado Trail foundation know you complete The Colorado Trail! Just FYI. A map book of this loop is also available. Bar and grill. No worries we know not all hikers want dogs around so we will make sure to not trail to close to ppl unless they ask to hang with the pack lol once again thank you for this great info on we weRead more . Restaurants. Those sections will be more remote and will require longer food carries, or more time between resupply towns. Or maybe I am just dreaming anyways I will be starting in mid July. We had a blast. endstream endobj startxref Lockers and towels are also available for an extra $1 each. A selection of my personal must-have favorites for backpacking and hiking: Platypus Ultralight Collapsible SoftBottle. Consult your guidebook and maps if you want to know more about the 14ers that can be done from the CT. The other way involves a hitch that is reported to be easier than in years past. The post office will generally hold your package for up to two weeks. Below are some alternate route ideas. If you decide to use the TI maps, you will need the following to cover the whole trail. Heres how to get to the trailhead via public transport: , (see SECTION HIKING TRANSPORTATION for more info on RTD). That is a question with many different answers depending on your hiking style, length of trip, how many town stops you go on, cost of transportation to the trail, etc. Salida, Co 81201. Monarch Crest General Store: Also right on trail, the General Store is about halfway through the loop at the southern . Thanks for the info! If you use a maildrop, be sure to mail out as the example below shows: c/o General Delivery [] https://pmags.com End-to-End-Guide von Paul Magnanti []. Consider it a scenic alternative for more experienced hikers. Its hard to get the formatting right for a table this big on all devices, so Ive included each table as both an embedded Google Sheet and an image. If you found this article helpful, please consider sharing so more people can benefit from it: Your Colorado Trail resupply guide is exactly what I have been looking for. https://bearsafety.com/services/bear-spray-training, he CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search And Rescue) card is, take this alternate not far from Waterton Canyon, ake Light Rail to Mineral Littleton station, The Colorado Trail: The Official Guidebook, Ninth Edition. Now, lets break down the options even further. What section would you recommend? Thanks for posting this and making it completely free and available. Dont know if this is the kind of info you want to include but in Creede, there are other shuttlers. Im Alissa, your virtual guide, here to help you make your biggest, boldest adventure dreams a reality. But that is just my preference. thank you for sharing us. 50 offers other lodging accommodations that are close to several restaurants, Walmart, and other facilities. Goliszowiec is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Zaklikw, within Stalowa Wola County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. Another alternate start could be to take this alternate not far from Waterton Canyon. Chief Mountain Route Jct 35,9 27,4mi Many Glacier 35,1 1,5 YES On trail Two Medicine 90,3 2 One Hike A Day Thru-hiking the globe . Well be hiking from July 19-24th and know we will encounter storms daily. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. As of this writing in Jan 2022, no longer-term parking avail. If you hiked the trail in segments, be sure to let The Colorado Trail foundation know you complete The Colorado Trail! K-belle also has a nice selection of all the food you need. The views from North Twin Cone are quite exquisite, but the road walk can be tiring after a long day. Would you say Erik the Blacks pocket atlas is enough for a thru-hike? ) Or you can do the alternate below (Use Trails Illustrated Map #127 or the NatGeo TI Colorado Trail Maps. Silverton Hardware would like to update our through hiker information from above. Ive never hiked the CT, but am planning a 1 week trip. Though this is a hard and long hitch in both directions, it could be useful for patient people and/or those who really need to bail, Gunnison is approx 40 miles WEST. In generalassuming an average hike of The Colorado Trail of 4-5 weeks, figure roughly $1200 +/- taking into the account of inflation vs years past. Appreciate the updates. These are the places where major state or US highways intersect with the CT: Ah, the age old debate: should I prepackage and mail all my food, or buy it as I go along? Receive an email notification of new posts direct to your inbox once a week. There are already plenty of lists out there containing all the details about CT resupply stops, like this one and the CT Databook. No need to walk from store to store trying to find what youre looking for. Almost like clockwork! Heet is usually found in gas stations, hardware stores, auto supply stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores in the automotive section mixed in with the oil, transmission fluid, etc. Another option that may work is the Ursack http://www.ursack.com/the-shop/. Most are somewhere in between. I cant think of one off-hand, but there are enough network of trails/jeep roads in that area where you could probably put together something. CT Day 23/CDT: Monarch My son was planning to meet me at the Monarch store at 11:00 am with my resupply. As mentioned, many towns on the CT have good-sized grocery stores and other resupply areas. %PDF-1.6 % If the trend continues into 2022 safe to say leaving a car there will not become an option going forward. Ship yourself other things you need: medication, contact lenses, etc. Princeton Hot Springs PHS Store (719) 395-2447- Store reported to have some canisters in stock. In this post Ill give examples of CT resupply plans based on preferences such as: To start with, below are tables showing the full list of resupply options. (Update coming for the 2023 hiking season). Perfect for the question you are asking. Many local places shuttle MTBikers to the nearby Monarch Crest Trail that is part of the CT/CDT. US 24 at Tennessee Pass sees the most traffic. Thoughts Some hikers are using Amazon Pantry Service or the Walmart equivalent, too. If we push for miles in the morning is it usually safe to continue hiking at a slower pace through the lightning or should we consider stopping for the storm to pass? Amtrak runs a bus stop there to connect train routes (as they do in other areas). This morning, as I repack my resupply I make a quick decision to send my resupply box with trail angel Debbie to the souvenir store at Monarch Pass while I get dropped off at the trail leading to Boss Lake trailhead. Volunteering is an excellent way to give backand, if hard work, can be fun too! If you buy through these affiliate links I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Not everyone can manage it. This way, I would only carry 2 days' worth of food for the section between Boss Lake and Monarch Pass today, enabling me to . Can I eliminate any of the maps on your list? If you are not a purist, you can even veer off the CT and hike directly into Frisco via the Peaks Trail right to the Frisco Backcountry Brewery! see info below in Section Hiking Transportation for The Colorado Trail, Grand Junction has a decent-sized airport. https://www.amtrak.com/thruway-connecting-services-multiply-your-travel-destinations, They have a thru-way bus stop in Frisco. Lodging in cabins. Some resupply possibilities are available from both, though from different mile counts and with differing degrees of difficulty. Many people bagging Elbert and Massive make hitching from Half-moon easy as well (esp. Mags Im starting the collegiate loop Saturday out of Twin Lakes. Keep up the good work! USFS Bootleg campground near Princeton Hot Springs. Id take the databook for on trail and leave the guidebook at home for reference.

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