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The Colorado Trail
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The Colorado Trail runs from Denver to Durango, connecting 500 miles of Colorado, passing through eight mountain ranges, seven national forests, six wilderness areas and five river systems. The trail was a joint project between the US Forest Service and the Colorado Mountain Trails Foundation, originally began in 1973. The trail opened on September 4, 1987.
The trail is completely non-motorized, and divided into 28 segments where backpacking, hiking, bicycling and horse riding are popular. Dogs are not allowed on the first segment of the trail but are permitted everywhere else. The Colorado trail ranges in elevation from 6,000 feet to 13,334 feet, passing through the Arapaho, Roosevelt, Bighorn, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison, Routt, Pike, San Isabel, San Juan/Rio Grande, White River, Black Hills, Shoshone and Nebraska National Forests. The completion of the trail takes an average of four to six weeks.
Places to Stay and Fun Things to Do Near The Colorado Trail
Historic creekside cabins each have a PRIVATE NATURAL HOT SPRING pool out your backdoor. They are in the heart of the Collegiate Peaks Colorado's fourteener region, near Buena Vista and Salida.
Close to the city, in the heart of the mountains, nestled in the Platte Canyon on Highway 285 southwest of Bailey. Comfortable two-room suites with fireplaces. Heated swimming pool.
1 and 2 bedroom, modern and semi-modern pioneer log cabins along Chalk Creek south of Buena Vista near Mt Princeton Hot Springs. Open all year. Small weddings and reunions welcome.
Near Salida, a classic western lodge with all modern conveniences. FKA Colorado Crossroads B&B. Each room has high speed Internet access, satellite TV and views of the mountains. New ownership.
Enjoy your mountain vacation at this historical log cabin built in 1878 with a kitchen, BBQ grill & claw-foot bathtub. In Nathrop near Mount Princeton Hot Springs. Walk to Wright's Lake stocked with rainbow trout.
Between Buena Vista & Salida, is a 37 acre Vacation Estate waiting for you. "Experience what a Colorado vacation should be!" The home has access to BLM & National Forest land & panoramic mountain views.
Rustic Mountain Cabins: Perfect for families & hunters who just want to get away to the mountains near Salida. 160 acres surrounded by BLM Land. Bring your horses (barn & round pen), dogs, ATVs & bikes.
Waiting for your adventure-a QUIET destination high in the San Juan Mountains. Modern & fully equipped cabins at the south end of Lake City. Rent NEW jeeps on-site for scenic drives. FREE Wi-Fi.
An adventure company opening the door for new adventures in Cotopaxi in the Royal Gorge region: experience whitewater rafting, inflatable kayaks, rock climbing, fly fishing, horseback riding, trail rides.
Fun, exciting raft trips for all ages and abilities, all with FREE WETSUIT USE! Located in the Heart of the Colorado Rockies, between Salida and Buena Vista. DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS OF 12 OR MORE.
This downtown Lake City property has studio & 2-bedroom cabins. Amenities include barbecue grills, laundry, groceries and gasoline. Cabins are within walking distance to shops, restaurants & city parks.
Unspoiled beauty of ancient Twin Lakes makes THIS part of Rocky Mountains unique. ONLY AAA rated lodging in area offers elegant comfort, WI-FI and crisp Rocky Mountain air dried sheets. New Art Gallery.
27 miles east of Gunnison, offering a full program of ranch activities - B&B style rooms, horseback riding, overnight campout, rafting, hot springs pool, evening activities & great food! 6 day packages.
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