Can a beginner hike the Colorado Trail?

The Colorado Trail is a 500-plus-mile trail that extends from Denver to Durango. It passes through high alpine terrain and is a great thru-hiking trail for beginners looking to try a shorter trail before tackling the longer Pacific Crest Trail or Appalachian Trail.



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Coming out of Lake City, I realized that I had completed three-quarters of the Colorado Trail hiking alone. I never minded hiking solo before, but on this trek, it became a real challenge. I had been losing the mental game, indulging in constant self-flagellation whenever I had a bad day.

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