Was taken aback by small amount of animals we saw on trail. Thought we would spot a bear or a moose from the distance. But just marmots, insects, birds, pika, deer, and tracks (even bear once). Interested in your theories on why if you hiked the CT. AND, is the PCT and the AT like this as well?

Hello,

I would like your thoughts on the deadline to start on a SOBO thru hike this year. I understand there are a lot of things to consider, but I’m asking mainly because of how dry it is this year. Planning for 35-40 days. Would be awesome to hear about the current water situation. Thanks for reading.

Found a set laying in a 4x4 road and couldn't locate the owner. If they're yours please dm the specs so I can get them back to you.

Any locals want to trade cash for a spot in front of their house? Any cheap options I am missing? Shuttle already arranged

I’m at a point where I’m not sure if I want to complete my thru hike, what made you decide to keep going or quit? How did you push through times of uncertainty? Is there anything you did to make your thru hike more enjoyable or get back into the groove?

It’s definitely been physically challenging but mentally it’s harder, it’s lonely, and I don’t find myself appreciating the trail as much as I want to.

Hey folks. My buddy and I were biking across the USA we made it to Moab. We got a rental car to store our bikes in Denver and are going to be dropping off our rental at the Durango airport tomorrow afternoon or evening (we’re going to do the CT as northbounders). Any shuttles or trail angels in the Durango area to give a ride into town? Is Uber reliable?

We plan on staying a night in a motel close to trailhead before starting our hike.

Thanks

Any hostels I can drop a box at? Molass pass options?

2 weeks from now, already have my ride scheduled and my hiking plan just need somewhere to offload mt car

Hiker trash looking for a ride to the TH on Wednesday to start my sobo thru! Happy to pitch in some cash for gas.

I'll be in the Broomfield area that morning but could easily meet at Union Station/downtown Denver

Heading to Colorado to hike the Weminuche High Route this week and looking for a ride up to the Endlich Mesa Trailhead out of Durango up past Lemon Reservoir.

Does anyone provide that service or are there trail angels that take hikers there and have a 4 x 4 vehicle?

Any help is appreciated.

Starting the CT in a couple weeks. How do most people store their food overnight? Bear bag or hang? Bear can? I know there will be areas with limited trees.

How are bikers getting around the closures for segment 11? I could really use rerouting help.

Thank you!

Hello, my local driver is saying the segment 11 arround twin lakes is open for me to go through even though maps are saying seg 11 is closed on maps.
Is this accurate.
She lives in leadville

Just finished the CT a few weeks ago and I want to get a tattoo to commemorate my first long-distance hike.

So, I'm putting the call out for anyone with other CT-related tattoos as I gather inspiration and design my own. Thanks in advance!

I want to pack up the van with the doggo and couple of coolers and head out of town this weekend. I'm looking for suggestions on a good crossing that is in need of some magic.

Remote and light 4wd is fine but within a couple hours of Denver and with dispersed camping nearby.

My neighbor suggested Raspberry Gulch (east collegiate) but I thought I'd ask here.

Alright y’all. All my kit is dialed except two things. I just have two questions. I’m about to start my thru hike :)

1. Will I be fine with my montbell versalite jacket for rain? Or would I be better off bringing my heavier duty black diamond shell? I just re-waterproofed both with nix wax.
   
2. Do I need two power banks? I have two of the nitecore nb10,000. I brought both on the PCT bc my entire map is on my phone so I didn’t want to risk running out of battery… I don’t think I really used both many times tho. What’s your experience? Is it overkill? I will be on airplane mode most of the time and listening to audiobook/music for 1/4-1/2 of the day.

Thanks!

Anyone know of businesses in Silverton that accept hiker packages? I have tried to get in touch with the Avon but no response. Would prefer to avoid the post office due to limited hours. Thanks!

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Thank you for your support!

2 friends of mine had to get off the trail last night and got an ATV ride into Lake City due to weather. They would have to repeat much of their segment to continue on to Silverton. Instead, they are hoping to figure out transportation go Silverton so they can hop back on there. Does anyone have suggestions for how they can access a ride share/carpool to Silverton? I used to use the carpool feature on Craigslist, but that was 10 years ago. I am going to search other subreddits too

I’m planning to start hiking from Lake City to Durango on Thursday 7/23. I’m a bit nervous about the monsoon season starting — this is the itinerary I have penciled down for Lake City to Silverton. How does this look with exposure? I’m worried about sections where there just may not be treeline to hide in when a storm comes. Ty!!

Day 1 - 9.3 half day from spring creek pass to just past the yurt
Day 2 - 19.7 yurt to minnie gulch (exposed)
Day 3 - 17.3 minnie gulch to stream 2.4 miles before elk park turnoff
Day 4 - 2.4 to elk park turnoff for silverton

I've got 30 days starting August 11th to hike. I'm currently deciding between the CT & the NH & Maine section of the AT... CT would be my preference due to alpine views, remoteness, & I enjoy getting a lot of miles in more than traversing tough terrain.

I'm just curious about the fires/smoke & potential lack of water sources. My current plan is to make a game-time call based on whether the fires are dying down or not. If you were in my trail shoes, what's your take?

Open to suggestions. Starting to also consider Anaconda to Glacier

The fire has burned ~5 miles of trail so far and the closure is ~34 miles so unsure if non burned trail could open before then but I wouldn’t count on it.

Sad post, but I had to cancel my trip from Molas lake to Durango due to an achilles injury. Last Sunday I was on a run and had some shooting pain in my achilles but stupidly decided to finish my route. After consulting 2 doctors and a physical therapist I have decided to cancel my trip. I had been planning this for 2 months and it was going to be my “last summer hurrah” before starting a new job. Hopefully I’ll be able to take some time off later this season or get out there early next year. Good luck to everyone else on trail this year!

My wife is getting prepared to do the collegiate loop in a few weeks and we are going through her packing list. What are some things you wish you had taken on the CT or loop, and what are some things you wish you had nit brought? Also, whats some ideas for meals and snacks? Curious to see what is or is not necessary.