The Colorado Trail (#1776) stretches from Denver to Durango. The almost 500 miles of this trail travels through six national forests, six wilderness areas including the Lost Creek Wilderness, traverses five major river systems and eight of the State's mountain ranges. What makes the Colorado Trail unique is that it was developed with the efforts of thousands of volunteers, all interested in the conservation and recreational exploration of Colorado's stunning mountainous areas. The US Forest Service, along with the Colorado Trail Foundation, administers and maintains the Colorado Trail.
There are a total of 28 trail segments. Segments #1, #2 and #3 are located on the South Platte Ranger District. Segments #4, #5 and #6 are located on both the South Platte and South Park Ranger Districts, Pike National Forest with Segment #6 continuing through South Park to the Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest.
There are regulations to observe, including no pets in Waterton Canyon, pets on leash, group size limitations, no E-bikes, no bikes in wilderness, etc.
At a Glance
Open Season: | Year-round |
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Information Center: | For questions contact the South Platte Ranger District at 303-275-5610. For additional information visit the Colorado Trail Foundation. |
General Information
General Notes:Segment 1 — Waterton Canyon Trailhead to South Platte River Trailhead
Segment 2 — South Platte River Trailhead to Little Scraggy Trailhead
Segment 3 — Little Scraggy Trailhead to Rolling Creek Trailhead
Segment 4 — Rolling Creek Trailhead to Long Gulch Trailhead
Segment 5 — Long Gulch Trailhead to Kenosha Pass East Trailhead
Segment 6 — Kenosha Pass West Trailhead to Gold Hill Trailhead