Colorado Trail in Colorado

Colorado Trail

There is no better way to experience the majesty of Colorado than exploring the Colorado Trail.

Guide Sections

Use Colorado Trail's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

Hiking

Colorado Trail Details

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

469

Estimated time

Region

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Stretching nearly 500 miles in length from Durango to Denver, there is no better way to experience the majesty of Colorado than exploring the Colorado Trail. This mammoth trail passes through 6 separate national forests, 5 major river systems, 6 separate nationally designated wilderness areas, all while traversing over 8 separate mountain ranges. Much of the mileage is open to mountain biking, and the popular activity of bikepacking. The trail is well-kept by the Colorado Trail Foundation, and is divided into 33 sections, which make it accessible from many separate locations across the state.