With a tube necessary and the gang still on day one, they used an old repair trick in hopes of enhanced durability: a foil chocolate wrapper between the tube and damaged sidewall. 5/29/09 Update: Okay, we're all set. It is tedious work. That way, for example, the one without the tent would still have shelter. Brilliant. Originally, I thought it would be nice to hike west to east, from Durango to Silverton, for a couple of reasons, one being that we could do future contiguous sections, all heading to the east, so we'd always begin where we last ended. The miles will feel like theyre ticking along quickly, as the views from Indian Trail Ridge are to die for! Plenty of shade from forest, light rain, and rocky views. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 800492. " 03/01/2023. It took me over an hour to do one lenses this morning. Saturday. 1125 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303-6886. Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Loved this hike, but directions to trailhead were wrong. 50K, 26.2M, 8M run . Required fields are marked *. Kinda neat--we'll drive in ninety minutes what we'll take the better part of a week to hike (although the route is different, of course). Neat miners cabin. Join evoTrip x Outdoor Leadership xCAPiTAon a 7-dayadventure inKrippenstein, Austria, which offers some of the best free-riding in the world. Wow. I had planned on taking the 9:30am train. Some officially designated wilderness sections are closed to mountain bikes, but there are detours for bikers around those areas. I can't search Squidoo about GPS and hiking without encountering your rare articles. You've given all the information one could need. We're now planning to do this hike with a third person, so we could use two cars and leave one in Durango at the trailhead. From on pass to the next through meadows of flowers, this route offers huge views in all directions, techy climbs, and long descents. The top of Kennebec Pass rises above tree line, providing incredible views of the San Juan mountains in all direction. For every 1,000 feet you ascend, the temperature usually drops by four degrees. Though my pack felt heavy. Your email address will not be published. In the fall, whispering aspen groves turn a brilliant gold, providing some of the best leaf peeping in the state. I've driven through those areas in CO twice and would love to see it more intimately. Is it anywhere near downtown Durango? The vista looked great from Molas. Trail plowed up by heavy equipment and extremely muddy. Colorados epic Colorado Trail runs 485 miles between Waterton Canyon in southwest Denver and Durango. Noah's Ark rafting just south of BV also has a great ropes course the kids might enjoy. Actually, Silverton has no grocery store. Colorado Trail: Molas Pass to Engineer Mountain, Mountain Bike the Breathtaking Colorado Trail, Bucket List Worthy: All 4 of Colorados IMBA Epic Rides, Durango: Most Underrated MTB Destination in Colorado. Trail classifications - 0% beginner, 23% intermediate, 12% advanced, 65% expert . Living here in Colorado, there is a good possibility of hiking this trail. Page 295 - LandWatch has 7,485 land listings for sale in Colorado. Durango offers great hiking, stagecoach rides, biking, an excellent foodie scene, rafting and floats on the Animas River, a hot spring, and so much more. Enjoy it as a BIG day ride or a more relaxed bikepack over a few days. Durango Tourism Durango Hotels Durango Bed and Breakfast Durango Holiday Rentals Durango Packages Flights to Durango Durango Restaurants Durango Attractions Durango Travel Forum Durango Pictures Durango Map Durango Guide . We think it is about 6 miles RT to Gudy's Rest from here. 50K, 26.2M, 8M run. Watch the conditions at all times and get off the peaks if you see a storm coming in. Very nice looking lens. We stick mostly to day hikes, an occasional camping trip and train rides, which we thoroughly enjoy. But, really, if you'd prefer to pamper yourself a bit after your backpacking trip and not be quite so close to the busy road, I definitely don't recommend this place. Turned around and went on beautiful Segment 26. Hiked from beautiful Kennebec Pass (July 4, 2022) at end of 4WD Road #124 and passed scenic Taylor Lake. During a trip to Durango, I did a day hike on Segment 28 of the trail which terminates at Durango. Durango to Silverton As you head north for Durango it get exponentially more beautiful. Hope you enjoy your visit to my neck of the woods and if you happen through Naturita stop in and say hi!!! Our online interactive maps focus on the last 4 segments of the Colorado trail from Stony Pass East of Silverton, Colorado to its end at the Junction Creek trailhead just outside of Durango, Colorado. For more information and reservations, visit DurangoTrain.com or call: After the fact: This was fun! These Action-Filled Trips Are Equal Parts Adventure and, Escape to Rocky Mountain National Park for a, Join evoTrip x CAPITA snowboards On A Ski. Thanks for the read! A few snowfields remaining near top of the segments high pass - its not named, but we called it Eagle Pass, because its more spectacular than Blackhawk Pass, the high point in the next segment. Drops, roots, boulders--as the singletrack transitions down into drier climate zones, the technical challenges just keep coming, all the way until the final relatively-smooth stretch before the trail's terminus. The trail remains well above 11,000 feet until after Blackhawk Pass. I love reading about your hikes, and this one was no different. The Colorado Trail is a 485-mile point-to-point backpacking route in Colorado. And I know any kind of weather can happen at any time of year up there, so we'll go prepared for a range from warm and sunny to rain to below freezing and snow. All booked up. +1 970-382-5911. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Browse our Colorado land for sale listings, view photos and contact an agent today! Change). We were rained on, snowed on, sleeted on, and were downright wet and cold much of the time. My trek in the Lofoten Islands of Norway got me in pretty good shape but it also meant I would get a late start on the CT. That translated to starting in Durango with the northbound goal of hiking to . 379 reviews. 411.1 - US Hwy 550: Silverton. It aint easy, but its worth it! That sounds like so much fun. the terminal for the Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railroad and several of the finest restaurants and brew pubs anywhere. 0.3 km from Edgewater Lounge at the DoubleTree by Hilton Durango. 343 miles Distance from the CT: Approx. Filters. Another thing to be aware of is that, while locations of trail intersections are noted, the mileages of those spur trails to roads and "ways out" from the Colorado Trail are not. That means summer storms that roll in after lunch, often packinglightning. I live in Denver and we are always looking for a good spot to go hiking. Nice lens. 6/3 Update: The Forest Service says the section we'll be doing is now pretty much snow-free above treeline. At the time of year we'll be hiking, the hostel runs $22 to $28 per person per night, including tax. No lockers at the transit station. For our next CT section-hike, from our starting point this time, we'd just take the train back to Elk Park and head the other way--eastward. And we'd have to eat whether at home or on a hike, and we eat out sometimes anyway, so this isn't extra to me. 10 miles from San Luis Pass at the intersection of Segments 20 and 21. The trail is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, and includes parts of six national forests, six wilderness areas, and eight mountain ranges. Indeed, between departing from Highway 550 at Molas Pass and entering the town of Durango, the only sign of human life is the occasional dirt road crossing. Sherry Venegas from La Verne, CA on June 02, 2009: This area is spectacular. Where will we stay at either end of the hike? About 13 mi from Little Molas, a waterfall is passed, in another half miles a constructed bridge crosses another one, with a site for 2-4 tents at the bridge, and 1-2 tents at a flat spot at the base of the falls, bit of a scramble to get to but worth it. Close by the trailhead isJunction Creek Campground, which would be a convenient way to continue your camping adventure. Durango. , Plenty of hikers use the train to get up into the San Juans.One way scheduled trains take 3 hours , Elk Park is the last siding, wye, and flagstop before Silverton. Molas Pass is at 10886 but you then hike down to the Animas River and the train tracks at 8918. But that's not always feasible, often due to time constraints and other obligations. The ride up was a lil tough but the ride down was awesome. Chimney remains at the side of road #124 in excellent condition. So section-hiking is another option. After the fact: On that last point uh-huh! Lucky you!! I also updated the information after the trip. Unlike most thru-hikers, we had already decided to start at the western end of the trail, beginning with the terminus closest to home. Marathons in Colorado from Jul 8, 2023 to Jul 14, 2023. . (LogOut/ We spent our whole day hiking eagerly with the finish line virtually in sight. I love reading about your adventures. They took down our names and a contact phone number and the date we expected to return. We do plan to spend the night in Durango before taking the train back to Silverton, but we don't want to spend big bucks on a hotel, so we're looking at some inexpensive options. 465.9 - accessible via 171 Might be in the area this year, there is bound to be some good geocaches out there! Steep climbs but well worth it. You achieve moments of joy that are impossible to duplicate at home. While that might not sound like a lot compared to Colorados numerous 14ers, this mountain is still impressive! Youve got all that weight behind you and its easy to go right over the bars, he said. My husband has family in Black Hawk. This guide gives you trail information at a glance. But does have a gear shop (fuel) and plenty of restaurants. For certain a favorite segment on the Colorado Trail! Since our train from Silverton to Elk Park doesn't leave till 2pm on Saturday, we've decided to stay at Molas Lake Campground our first night on the trail and then continue on into Segment 25. 11. Colorado. Beautiful views, flowers are all out in full bloom, steep ascent to the pass then much easier. Dawn from Maryland, USA on August 14, 2014: Wonderful, wonderful lens. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Enjoy your hike. A local gent drove me up to the correct highway and to the best place to hitch. Lots of good restaurants. Section 25 of the Trail, where they started, runs fairly close to the Bolam Pass Hut, so if you plan ahead you may be able to arrange to take some space there in relative luxury. So glad to see your article! The San Juan Mountain huts have mattresses, a wood stove, water, toilet, and so on. We are mentally prepared for three miles of downhill to lose 2000 feet of elevation.. We also want to avoid most of the snow, which narrows it down to either June or September. Obstacles may include unavoidable bridges 24in/61cm wide or less, large rocks, gravel, difficult root sections, and more. This can mean more time to enjoy scenic views, the "small things," and nice campsites. Great trip. ), Esbit fuel tablets (so the other of us can cook a second item or heat water for drinks while the Whisperlight is in use). There are plenty of places to stay in Durango, so no worries. Life is distilled into its most basic elements. Durango is about six-hours from here, but we're starting our hike in Silverton, so that's about another hour and a half through the mountains on US 550, also called "The Million-Dollar Highway." After a rainy night and morning, we parked at 2nd trailhead (at switchback). This segment is renowned for high alpine tundra and fields filled with wildflowers in the early summer. Thanks again! 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