Colorado Trail sign, guiding the way
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Hiking the First 40 Miles of the Colorado Trail

From a sunrise start in Waterton Canyon to meeting Triple Crown hikers and surviving a too-close rattlesnake encounter, our first 40 miles on the Colorado Trail delivered nonstop excitement. Three days, 7,287 feet of climbing, and unforgettable characters made Sections 1–3 an incredible beginning.