Is the Colorado Trail free?
Is the Colorado Trail free?
Fees. Is there a fee to walk the CT? There are no fees to travel the CT; however, some of the National Forest campgrounds and parking areas along the Trail may charge a fee.
How long is each segment of the Colorado Trail?
The Route
| Segment | Locations | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Segment 14 | Chalk Creek Trailhead to US-50 | 20.4 miles |
| Segment 15 | US-50 to Marshall Pass Trailhead | 14.3 miles |
| Segment 16 | Marshall Pass Trailhead to Sargents Mesa | 15.2 miles |
| Segment 17 | Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy-114 | 20.4 miles |
Where is Spring Creek Pass Colorado?
Hinsdale County
Spring Creek Pass, elevation 10,889 ft (3,319 m), is a mountain pass on the Continental Divide in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado….
| Spring Creek Pass | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hinsdale County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Range | San Juan Mountains |
| Coordinates | 37°56′27″N 107°09′33″WCoordinates: 37°56′27″N 107°09′33″W |
| Topo map | USGS Slumgullion Pass |
Where is the highest point on the Colorado Trail?
Coney Summit
Coney Summit is the trail’s highest point, having an elevation of 13334 feet. Waterton Canyon, on the other hand is its lowest, having an elevation of 5520 feet.
Where does the Spring Creek Trail End in Colorado?
Parking is located at the intersection of East Maple Street and Amethyst Street. The trail ends at the parking area across from the Dry Lake Campground on Buffalo Pass Road. Either return back down the trail or head down the Buffalo Pass Road to Strawberry Park.
When is the best time to use Spring Creek Trail?
The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. PROTECTIVE CLOSURE: This area is subject to closure from December to April due to elk migration.
Where to hike Spring Creek in Steamboat Springs?
Hiked from Buffalo Pass to the Spring Creek TH in Steamboat Springs. Good morning hike in late July. Took about 2 hours, mostly downhill. Saw lots and lots of butterflies, some bumblebees and many varieties of wildflowers. Final mile or so follows a narrow dirt road to the Spring Creek area.