Want to day-hike a piece of the Colorado Trail? You’ve come to the right place! Here you’ll find a selection of suggested hikes, how to access them, and what you’ll find along the way. Want more hikes than we have here? Check out our CT day hiking guidebooks here. These three volumes include a total of 150 day hikes from Denver to Twin Lakes, Twin Lakes to Monarch Pass area, and from there to Durango.

Why would someone want to day-hike a small fragment of this iconic trail? Learn more about our approach and why it’s a great idea to explore the trail one day at a time.

Who are your hosts and what have they done to provide advice and expertise? Meet Kevin and Laura or reach out to us with your questions and comments.

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