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Colorado Trail Resources by Segment

The Colorado Trail is divided into 28 segments. If you are planning a trip on The Colorado Trail this summer, you need the CT Official Guidebook, Data Book and CT Map Book, all which are available through the CT Store. The Official Guidebook: The Colorado Trail lists the individual United States Geological Survey quadrangle maps required for each segment of the Trail and any other maps that are appropriate.

The Trail Resources by Segment information below is not intended to be a complete list of resources, however, it will be a useful place to start planning your trip and to check for recently updated information. Unusual or abnormal trail conditions brought to the attention of The Colorado Trail Foundation by users will be posted as received. Persons planning Colorado Trail hikes can also check with the appropriate U S Forest Service District Ranger Office (listed below for each segment) for trail conditions.

If you plan on using any Accommodations listed, please contact them directly to ensure that their services will meet your individual needs.

Click a Segment number below to be taken to that Segment's resources or scroll through the list.

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Segment 1 — Kassler to South Platte Canyon
Distance: 16.8 miles	Elevation Gain: 2,338 feet
Ranger District Information: South Platte Ranger District, Pike National Forest 19316 Goddard Ranch Ct. Morrison, CO 80465 303-275-5610
Accommodations providing services for CT users. Please contact the business listed for details.
Updates to "Guidebook 8th Edition" and "Databook 4th Edition":
Unusual Trail Condition Updates: Click here to view vital information about the Waterton Closure and a printable map.

Colorado Trail Resources by Segment

Segment 1 — Kassler to South Platte Canyon

Segment 2 — South Platte Canyon to Colorado Trailhead FS-550

Segment 3 — Colorado Trailhead FS-550 to FS-560 (Wellington Lake Road)

Segment 4 — FS-560 (Wellington Lake Road) to Long Gulch

Segment 5 — Long Gulch to Kenosha Pass

Segment 6 — Kenosha Pass to Goldhill Trailhead

Segment 7 — Goldhill Trailhead to Copper Mountain

Segment 8 — Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass

Segment 9 — Tennessee Pass to Hagerman Pass Road

Segment 10 — Hagerman Pass Road to Halfmoon Creek

Segment 11— Halfmoon Creek to Clear Creek Road

Segment 12— Clear Creek Road to North Cottonwood Creed

Segment 13 — North Cottonwood Creek Road to Chalk Creek Trailhead

Segment 14 — Chalk Creek Trailhead to US-50

Segment 15 — US-50 to Marshall Pass

Segment 16 — Marshall Pass to Sargents Mesa

Segment 17 — Sargents Mesa to Colorado Hwy-114

Segment 18— Colorado Hwy-114 to Saguache Park Road

Segment 19— Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville Trailhead

Segment 20 — Eddiesville Trailhead to San Luis Pass

Segment 21 — San Luis Pass to Spring Creek Pass

Segment 22 — Spring Creek Pass to Carson Saddle

Segment 23 — Carson Saddle to Rio Grande Reservoir Road

Segment 24 — Rio Grande Reservoir Road to Molas Pass

Segment 25 — Molas Pass to Bolam Pass Road

Segment 26 — Bolam Pass Road to Hotel Draw Road

Segment 27 — Hotel Draw Road to Cumberland Basin

Segment 28 — Kennebec Trailhead to Junction Creek Trailhead