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I’m hiking sections 9, 10, and part of 11 in late July. Will I have trouble finding water?

Have been planning starting the Colorado trail SOBO very early June to how the winter was and concerns over water and fire. Is this way too early to begin?

Hello! My girlfriend and I are planning on doing a portion of the CT in late July. Starting in Durango at Segment 28, and going in reverse to segment 25; ending near Silverton.

We're having a bit of trouble finding reliable water sources. I can see creeks and streams on our map, but any form of online research is telling me that those can be unreliable, and that "you will just be able to find water" which doesn't really help with planning ahead. Currently, we intend to each bring a 3L bladder to be able to carry through dry stretches. But, I would rather be safe than sorry and know exactly what we are getting into.

Additionally, are there any good areas to camp? That will play a part in how we decide to split up our days. I'm aware that you can camp pretty much anywhere, but looking for any specific recommendations on spots.

(Yes, we will have FarOut)

Looking for any and all advice, thank you!

With all the hike-a-bike on the CT, I’m assuming clipless mtb shoes may not be the best choice. But do you go full trail runner? What’s the go to?

Thank you!

Coming from east coast

Will be fully acclimatized after a week of peak bagging around Leadville, looking to crush segments 20-28 of the ct as an experienced backpacker.

How do I find somewhere safe to leave my car in Durango?

How do I go about getting to spring creek pass to start my hike?

Hello

I would like to do an early section hike (say June 1). With the low snow year is there a section that would have little to no snow?

Thank you

Hi folks, I've booked a place in south Lakewood near Marston for a few days for aclimatising along with the idea of using public transport to get to places I can walk from for exercise etc. Or would there a better area to stay for a few days whilst aclimatising before the get go?

thanks

I think i budgeted way too much time. Im gonna add in mt elbert and or massive. but i still think i have 1-2 too many days. plane tickets already purchased and no offense but i do not want to spend my extra time in denver.
give me your best rec on a zero day both east and west side. could be but doesn't have to be town or a resort. ill pack extra food and zero at a lake if you convince me its a good idea.
also i cant find any info on it but does mt princeton hot springs have camping or is it only rooms? id 100% just zero there but i dont wanna pay for a legit room.

thanks guys!

Hello everyone,
I’m planning a SOBO thru-hike starting around June 20 and currently have these resupply stops planned:

Breckenridge
Twin Lakes
Salida
Lake City
Silverton

I may also take a zero in Leadville.

For those who’ve done the CT before, which of these towns are best for grocery shopping/resupplying in person, and which ones are worth mailing boxes to instead?

I’m trying to figure out the best balance between buying food along the way vs shipping ahead.

Have about 2 weeks of time alone early August in Co and looking for a big project. Will already be acclimatized after a week of hitting a bunch of 14ers with buddies. Is the collegiate loop worth my full attention or Should I just do the west and then hit something else?

CT 7 day food carry. Rangers in AZ say jar but see threads of hikers and no one talks about the jar.

Trying to do 20-30 miles a day, 5-ish day food carry max, little to no hitchhiking (busses are fine), and take Collegiate West.

Based on the databook and this subreddit, this is what I'm scheming on and would appreciate any input...

• Breckenridge/Frisco, 104 miles from denver, free bus required
• Twin Lakes Village, 71.8 miles from Breck/Frisco
• Garfield, 76.5 miles from Twin Lakes, The Butterfly House Hostel with maildrop
• Monarch Crest Gift Shop, 11 miles from garfield, only listing because its 0 miles from trail. Looks easy to grab some snacks for a days worth of food
• Silverton, 159.8 miles from Garfield, hitching required?

Experienced thru-hiker, but first-time to CT. The CDT version actually covers the entire CDT in Colorado and costs significantly less. But perhaps the CT will have more users, and thus more up-to-date info? I'm especially wondering about drinking water availability during my northbound hike (mid-June to early July). I haven't purchased either yet. Any insight appreciated!

I’m planning a Collegiate Loop clockwise hike, starting at Avalanche Trailhead, and I plan to resupply and overnight at Twin Lakes Village towards the end of my loop.

I’m not wild about hiking the 8 (?) or so miles around the east and north of Twin Lakes to get to the store and lodge, only to retrace my steps the next day to get on the CL East.

Is that what hikers do? Or hop off at Willis Gulch TH and road hike / hitch to TL Village and blow off the last few miles of CL West? Or……???