Tier 3 - Capstone ExpeditionsFuture Consideration

Colorado Trail Sections

Colorado
Cost
$1200-1600
Duration
7-9 days
Age Range
15-18
Difficulty
advanced
Trip Details
Activity Type
alpine
Region
rockies
Distance from Muncie
flight-required
🥾Why This Trip?

The Colorado Trail runs 500 miles from Denver to Durango through the heart of the Rockies. We'll hike the best sections: the Collegiate Peaks, the San Juans, or the Sawatch Range. You're above treeline constantly, crossing passes over 13,000 feet, camping in tundra. The altitude is no joke - you feel it. The afternoon thunderstorms are daily events. But the scenery is Colorado at its finest - endless peaks, wildflowers, mountain lakes. This is the trip for crews preparing for even bigger things. The CT is less famous than the PCT or AT, but thru-hikers know it's just as legit.

Highlights
  • 500-mile trail segments
  • High altitude training
  • Colorado Rockies
Prerequisites & Requirements
  • Two Tier 2 trips completed
  • Altitude experience
  • Self-sufficiency skills
Trip Status

💡 Future Consideration: This trip idea needs additional research, planning, or coordination before it can be scheduled.

May require more lead time, special permits, partnerships, or logistics development.