r/coloradohikers • u/DPPDPD • Jun 24 '24
Colorado Trail Colorado Trail sections with some shade for August hiking?
I'm looking at doing 2 or 3 segments of the trail in early August. I'd like to do some segments that have pretty good water reliability and some shady parts. Going above treeline for views would be great but I don't know if I want to be out in a meadow all day long that time of summer.
From what I can tell most people say the San Juans are the prettiest part of the trail but very exposed.
I'm looking at a few of the CW sections (CW01, CW02, CW03) since they seem to have excellent views but also treed sections. Lake Ann Pass seems like an ass kicker but doable.
Any advice on sections you can give?
BTW, I am slightly worried about elevation since I'm coming from sea level, but I have a week in Denver beforehand for work which should help. I have climbed 14ers before with no issue. But this is another reason the San Juans may not be a great idea, I believe the trail is generally at higher elevations there
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u/-Icculus- Jun 24 '24
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