Starting Trail Heading West in August

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#1

I am starting the Colorado Trail on August 6th or 7th going from Denver to Durango. I need to be back to work on September 8th so I hope I will have completed the trail a few days before then. Is anyone else going to be out on the trail then?

Matt C

#2

That’s the exact time I’ll be hiking. My plan is to start section 2 on August 7. I’ll hike 16-18 miles per day the first five days, then I’m going to try to kick it up to 20-25. I hope we cross paths.

alex

#3

See you on the trail

Matt C

#4

Ill be westbound starting at section 10 around august 15th. More time this year, going to finish it up.

Paul

#5

Hey Paul maybe we will meet up after segment 10 if it works out.

Matt C

#6

Hey Matt, what is you pace, daily rate- miles wise looking like? I am not in a huge rush, 10 to 15 mpd is what im looking at. But sure, we should meet up, youll be about there around the 15th if not a bit before…

Paul

#7

I hope to maintain at least 15 mpd but hopefully up to 20 so I can have a few days to spare along the way and at the end of the trip to spend a day or two in Durango. This is my first long hike so i will have to see how all the factors play out. I will be bringing my dog Salina as well. But if you see a short Italian guy with a shaggy black dog that’s me. Just leave messages along the way at the wilderness areas and i’ll try to meet up with you. I am finalizing my ‘plan’ right now. see you soon.

Matt C