Guidebook - The Colorado Trail

imported
#1

Could I get by on the CT with the Map Book and the information from Mags’ end to end guide? Is the guidebook and/or data book needed?

becky

#2

…there is a LOT of useful information in the guidebook and databook. I would personally take at least the little databook, because it lets you know where some good campsites are, how much water is available and how reliable it is, resupply points, and so on. It’s a pretty useful thing to have, and it’s also small enough to tuck in your back pocket.

Corey

#3

I wrote the guide to complement (not replace) the official guides.

Personally, I found the guidebook best for pre-trail planning and post-trail reminiscing.

As Corey said, the databook is VERY useful. Ounce for ounce and dollar for dollar, it is the best book for the CT. For less then $10, well worth the purchase. You can read the maps to get the same basic info, but it is nice to have it all in one, easy to glance at page.

Paul Mags

#4

I’ve heard twice from friends of mistakes in the new CT Databook, 4th edition, Segments 23 & 24. Something wrong with the elevations presented for the new, Cataract Ridge reroute. Just came across corrected info on the CTF site, coloradotrail.org , under Trip Planning > Trail Resources by Segment. Looks like they messed up the elevation profile on those two segments, and they have posted. Here’s the link:

http://www.coloradotrail.org/segments.html#23

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