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Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail (CT) covers 567 miles between Denver and Durango passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Colorado Rockies. Eighty-eight miles of the CT passes through the San Juan National Forest.  

Hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, and horse riders traveling end to end encounter the high mountain lakes and towering peaks of six wilderness areas and eight mountain ranges as they climb nearly 90,000 vertical feet.  

 Check out the Colorado Trail Foundation for additional information and up-to-date conditions.

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Elk Creek Trail #503 is part of the Colorado Trail, traversing the mountains from Denver to Durango.

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Molas Trail is a section of the Colorado Trail, a through trail from Denver to Durango.

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Twin Sisters Trail #555 is a section of the Colorado Trail, a through hike connecting Denver to Durango.

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Rico-Silverton Trail #507 is a section of the Colorado Trail, a through hike from Denver to Durango.

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Blackhawk Trail (501) is an 11 mile segment of the Colorado Trail - Segment 26.

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The Highline Trail (520) is part of the Colorado Trail, passing through aspen forests, spruce and fir forests, and alpine areas.

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Sliderock Trail #622 is a small portion of the Colorado Trail connecting Kennebec Pass and

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Junction Creek Trail #533 is the southern most segment of the Colorado Trail, a through hike that begins near Denver, CO.

Last updated August 29th, 2025