Colorado Trail

Trip

Backpack – Colorado Trail

Colorado Trail Segment 24. Stony Pass outside of Silverton to Molas Pass outside of Durango. One of the most beautiful sections of the entire CT. Camp at Molas Lake Campground on the 23rd and shuttle to Stony Pass early on 24th. One night camping on trail.

  • Tue, Jul 23, 2024 — Thu, Jul 25, 2024
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 0.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,475 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,690 ft
  • Pace: 2.5

Meeting time and place via email.  We will need to arrive at campground by 3:00 or 4:00pm

All participants must be experienced backpackers and self sufficient.  Please pack as light as possible hopefully no more than 25# pack.  Be prepared for any type of weather and always the possibility of 2 nights out.  Pack sufficient food and clothing.  There will be good water sources along the way so have a good filtration system and backup.

There will be over 5,000 feet elevation down so hiking poles recommended.

Route/Place

Colorado Trail


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials

All Backpacking essentials for 1 night and 2 long days.  Food, rain layers, etc

Shuttle $85 pp   Campground $15 pp

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