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Trail markers are triangular in shape and may be fashioned from wood, metal or plastic. In Remote areas the trail is marked by wooden posts, rock cairns and blazes on tree trunks.
Blisters
Blisters are no fun! The best thing you can do for blisters is...do not get them. Preventative maintenance on your feet is a must. Tape or cover blister prone areas with blister care products before you get them!
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Good socks are very important. Some individuals wear liners with their socks because of their moisture-wicking ability. You can also carry an extra pair of socks in your pack.

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2008 Prices, Dates and Length of Hiking Expeditions

Supported Colorado Trail Hiking Expeditions

The Colorado Trail is divided into six sections with five hiking days each week (Section 6 only has four hiking days). Each day’s hike will vary between 10 and 20 miles, with most days averaging around 15 miles. Hiking The Colorado Trail involves lots of climbing. You start at high elevations and go higher each day, with lots of ups and downs in between. The elevation gains and losses are included below.

COST:
$925 per person, per section.
This includes all meals, support crew and trail guides. Participants need to supply their own sleeping bag and tent. (Rentals are available) The Colorado Trail Foundation retains 5% of the trip price and dedicates it to maintaining the trail.

HOW THE DIFFICULTY RATING WORKS…

Keep in mind ALL of the trail is maintained and does NOT require any rock climbing skills. The difficulty rating is determined by the average altitude of each hiking section (above or below timberline), daily hiking distances, consecutive daily elevation gains and losses, and exposure to weather above timberline.

Please contact us if you need clarification on the difficulty of any section you want to hike. info@coloradotrailhiking.com or call us 1-888-CME-HIKE

Dates and Hiking Distances for 2008

KOKOMO PASS - Section 2
Section 2 - Kenosha Pass To Camp Hale 2008 Moderate Difficulty with 2 Advanced Days--Limit 12
Starting	Description	Miles	Elevation
Date			Gain	Loss
June 22	Meet for Week - Leadville
June 23	Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass	12.5	2520	600
June 24	Georgia Pass to North Fork of Swan River	7.4	0	1540
June 25	North Fork of Swan River to Highway 9	13.2	1100	1520
June 26	Highway 9 to Copper Mountain	12.8	3600	2700
June 27	Copper Mountain to Camp Hale	18.0	2598	3000
June 28	Disperse

Highest Elevation Point for Week - 12,440 Lowest Elevation Point for Week – 9,200

HOLY CROSS - Section 3
Section 3 - Camp Hale To Clear Creek Moderate Difficulty--Limit 12
Starting	Description	Miles	Elevation
Date			Gain	Loss
June 29	Meet for Week - Leadville
June 30	Camp Hale to Wurtz Ditch	09.3	1100	200
July 1	Wurtz Ditch to Lake Fork	11.1	1200	1420
July 2	Lake Fork to Half Moon Campground	13.2	2000	2160
July 3	Half Moon Campground to Twin Lakes	13.0	1000	1480
July 4	Twin Lakes to Clear Creek -Disperse Arrive at your vehicle between 3-4 pm	9.0	1100	840

Highest Elevation Point for Week - 11,480 Lowest Elevation Point for Week – 9,000

CHALK CREEK - Section 4
Section 4 - Clear Creek To Marshall Pass Moderate Difficulty with 1 Advanced Day--Limit 12
Starting	Description	Miles	Elevation
Date			Gain	Loss
July 6	Meet for Week - Poncha Springs
July 7	Clear Creek to North Cottonwood Creek	18.5	4520	3840
July 8	N Cottonwood Creek to Chaffee CR. 344	9.6	2500	3000
July 9	Raspberry Gulch to Chalk Creek Van Shuttle Chalk Creek to C.R. 344 C.R. 344 to C.R. 322	4 0 9	400 0 900	960 0 800
July 10	Raspberry Gulch to Goat Wadi	15.0	2500	680
July 11	Goat Wadi to Marshall Pass	16.2	3440	1680
July 12	Disperse

Highest Elevation Point for Week - 11,870 Lowest Elevation Point for Week – 8,400

COCHETOPA VALLEY - Section 5
Section 5 - Marshall Pass To San Luis Pass Moderate Difficulty with 1 Advanced Day--Limit 12
Starting	Description	Miles	Elevation
Date			Gain	Loss
July 13	Meet for Week -SouthFork
July 14	Marshall Pass to Sargents Mesa	15.2	2040	1226
July 15	Sargents Mesa to Lujan Creek	20.4	1000	2367
July 16	Lujan Creek to Saguache Park Road	13.8	1220	1035
July 17	Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville	13.7	1660	543
July 18	Eddiesville to San Luis Pass - No camping or meals that night. You will arrive at your vehicles by 6:30 pm. Make lodging reservations in SouthFork, Colorado	15.5	2960	1850

Highest Elevation Point for Week - 12,600 Lowest Elevation Point for Week – 9,340

CATARACT RIDGE - Section 6
Section 6 - San Luis Pass To Molas Pass Four difficult, advanced days with one layover day – Limit 12
Starting	Description	Miles	Elevation
Date			Gain	Loss
July 20	Meet for Week -Durango
July 21	San Luis Pass Campsite to Spring Creek Pass	17.6	3740	3642
July 22	Spring Creek Pass to Carson Saddle	17.1	3680	1560
July 23	Rest Day in Carson Saddle
July 24	Carson Saddle to Molas Pass	15.9	4531	4359
July 25	Stony Pass to Molas Pass	19	4000	3840
July 26	Disperse

Highest Elevation Point for Week - 13,240 Lowest Elevation Point for Week – 8,920

INDIAN TRAIL RIDGE - Section 7
Section 7 - Molas Pass To Durango Moderate Difficulty with 2 Advanced Days
Starting	Description	Miles	Elevation
Date			Gain	Loss
July 27	Meet for Week -Durango / optional 2.5 mile hike in the afternoon
July 28	Molas Pass to Bolam Pass	20.2	3120	2590
July 29	Bolam Pass to Hotel Draw	11	1480	1700
July 30	Hotel Draw to Big Bend Trail	6.3	440	240
July 31	Big Bend to Fassbinder Gulch Campsite	18	2200	2220
August 1	Fassbinder Gulch to Durango / Disperse - No camping or meals provided this night. Lodging on your own.	18	1080	4460