Can you Bikepack the Colorado Trail?
Most of The Colorado Trail is open to mountain bikes. They are prohibited, however, in the six wilderness areas through which the CT passes. Thru-cyclists are required to detour around each wilderness area.
How long does the Colorado Trail Bikepack take?
Pace: Biking the trail can take between 4 and 20 days. The record is 4 days 4 hours and 17 minutes, during the Colorado Trail Race (during which riders bike through storms and darkness to compete in a race with no prizes).
Can you ride a hardtail in Colorado?
Registered. No, nobody in Colorado rides hardtail 29ers. You’d be the first.
Are fat bikes good for touring?
Fat Bikes make great bikepacking bikes and touring bikes on terrain that is really difficult to ride on normal bikes. Like sand or snow. They are best for sand riding, so riding in a dessert or in the snow. You can even get front and rear racks for your next fat bike touring adventure.
What towns does the Colorado Trail go through?
Resupply Towns
- Conifer. This mountain town, not far outside Denver, offers a host of services straddling U.S. Highway 285.
- Buffalo Creek.
- Bailey.
- Jefferson.
- Fairplay.
- Breckenridge/Frisco.
- Copper Mountain Resort.
- Leadville.
How much does the Colorado Trail cost?
In general assuming an average hike of The Colorado Trail of 4-5 weeks, figure roughly $1000 +/-. This price does not include the cost of gear or transportation costs to and from the trail.
How late can you do the Colorado Trail?
Trail users should not plan to travel higher elevation portions (generally above 10,000 ft) until late June to allow for snowmelt. Trail users are advised to complete their excursions on the CT before the end of September to account for potential early winter storms.
What is the easiest section of the Colorado Trail?
San Luis Peak
The most commonly done 14ers on a thru-hike are San Luis Peak, Mount Elbert, and Mount Massive. San Luis Peak is the easiest one to get, as its summit is nearest to the official trail. Mount Elbert is especially tempting too, since it’s the highest mountain in Colorado!
