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Colorado Trail

Hiking trail
NameColorado Trail
Length483 mi; 773 km
LocationColorado, United States
Trailheads* terminus southwest of Denver
* terminus near Durango
* 27 others
UseHiking
Highest Point
Coney Summit, 13,334 ft
Lowest Point
mouth of Waterton Canyon (Denver terminus), 5,500 ft
Trail DifficultyModerate to Strenuous
SeasonAll year
SightsRocky Mountains
HazardsSevere Weather

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The Colorado Trail is a 483 mi (777.3 km) long trail running from the mouth of Waterton Canyon southwest of Denver to Durango in Colorado, United States. Its highest point is 13334 ft (4064.2 m) above sea level, and most of the trail is above 10000 ft (3048 m). Despite its high elevation, the trail often dips below the alpine timberline to provide refuge from the exposed, storm-prone regions above.

The Colorado Trail was built and is currently maintained by the non-profit Colorado Trail Foundation and the United States Forest Service, and was completed in 1987.

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From www.livefortheoutdoors.com: Ever wondered what it¹s like in a bothy? Ever wanted to know how to go about spending the night in one? Join Trail magazine sheltering in a bothy in the highlands of Scotland as they give you a slice of life in one of Scotland¹s many remote mountain bothies and gives you the lowdown on how you can make the most of these fabulous mountain retreats in this video. More videos like this: www.livefortheoutdoors.com
4.88 min. | 4.29 user rating
This is the final ascent to the summit of Engineer Pass, a moderate-rated Jeep trail in the San Juan Mountains near Ouray, Colorado. This trail is part of the famous Alpine Loop. Check back soon for more videos on Engineer Pass, including the beginning of the trail that starts at US Highway 550 outside Ouray, Colorado. Additional videos coming soon: Corkscrew Pass, Ophir Pass, Cinnamon Pass, Last Dollar Road, Brown's Gulch, American Basin and Red Mountain Mining District. Music: "Running Up That Hill" by Placebo "Beautiful Day" by U2 "Watching the Wheels" by John Lennon
12.88 min. | 4.74 user rating
A new Film by JB Benna and Journeyfilm coming this fall. Visit www.ws100film.com for more info. Synopsis On June 26, 2010 four of the greatest ultramarathoners on earth toed the start line in Squaw Valley at the Western States 100-mile endurance run, the oldest and most prestigious 100-mile foot race. Journeyfilm's forthcoming documentary "Unbreakable: The Western States 100" follows the four lead men on this amazing journey. Hal Koerner, two time defending Western States champion, and running store entrepreneur from Ashland, Oregon. Geoff Roes, undefeated at the 100-mile distance, an organic chef from Juneau, Alaska. Anton Krupicka, undefeated in every ultramarathon he has ever started, a graduate student living in Boulder, Colorado. Killian Jornet, the young mountain runner and two time Ultra-trail du Mont-Blanc champion, from Spain. The film shadows each runner from the pre-race preparation in their hometowns to the daily life they each lead in and outside of running. While their lives may be quite different, the goal is the same: win the Western States 100-mile run. Only one will win and the journey is unforgiving. With unprecedented access, the film takes the viewer on the course and with each of the crews, pacers and family members who are working to get their runner across the finish line. From battling injury to surprising changes in the lead, to in-depth interviews with race champions and ultrarunning figureheads, "Unbreakable: The Western States 100" showcases <b>...</b>
4.53 min. | 5.0 user rating
Two chicks in a Jeep Cherokee climb Mosquito Pass in Colorado near Leadville.
4.33 min. | 3.65 user rating
The EarthRoamer XV-JP, a revolutionary new sel fcontained,go-anywhere camper designed and built by EarthRoamer, has successfully completed the Rubicon Trail.One of the most difficult and definitely the most well known 4x4 trail in the United States, the Rubicon Trail in the California High Sierras is a proving ground like no other.Twenty two miles of extreme terrain including rocky climbs with massive boulders,narrow passages, steep inclines and an occasional mud-hole crossing the Rubicon is truly a journey past the point of no return, demanding everything a vehicle and driver has to offer. Driven by Scott Brady and spotted by Chris Marzonie, The Jeep Rubicon Unlimited based EarthRoamer XV-JP did not disappoint on its namesake trail. With its aggressive 33 mud terrain tires, ultra low 5.13 gearing, locking differentials and stout skid plates, the EarthRoamer XV-JP camper has gone where no camper has gone before. EarthRoamers co-founder and Chief Designer Bill Swails was happy to report that the queen size bed in the electronically expandable Loftopâ„¢, the large on-board refrigerator powered by a built-in 80 watt solar panel, and sanitary facilities including toilet, sink and shower with hot and cold running water worked great too. It was a fantastic experience said Swails, the XV-JP worked exactly as we designed it, safely traversing one of the most difficult off-highway trails in the country, if not the world. This is the first time a self-contained, fully enclosed <b>...</b>
5.28 min. | 4.96 user rating
The Porcupine Rim Trail east of Moab, Utah, descends on Kayenta sandstone to the Colorado River. The second-most popular mountain biking destination in Moab.
1.38 min. | 4.58 user rating
Episode 5 of MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land, takes you to one of our most favorite destinations in the Moab area, Elephant Hill. Located in the remote southwest corner of the Canyonlands National Park Needles District, Elephant Hill is one of the furthest trails from the town of Moab that you can run but, it's also one of the most beautiful. While the trail itself isn't too difficult, the fairytale like landscape that you get to drive through and outstanding vistas you get to see, such as the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers, make it well worth the drive. In this episode, you will also get to see highlights from the Project-JK BAR-BQ Round-Up that we had on the following day. This was a fun little event where JK-Forum members from all over the country got to come together, meet each other face to face, have some great burgers and great time. We hope you enjoy this video. More than just a trail, Moab is a destination. It's what many like to refer to as, "the promised land." It's a beautiful off-roading paradise, sculpted out of red rocks and with breathtaking views every which way you look. And, it's a place that most Jeepers hope to make a pilgrimage to at least once in their life. Originally completed as a single 1 hour film, MOAB : Pilgrimage to the Promised Land, has been broken down into a 6 part series and documents the week long pilgrimage we made with our friends to attend the Easter Jeep Safari back in 2010.
12.25 min. | 4.97 user rating
dirt Biking in Colorado August 2007
4.38 min. | 4.6 user rating
Grand Canyon National Park - July 1989 - our hike from the South Rim to the Colorado river and our overnight stay at Phantom Ranch. We stayed at the Bright angel Lodge the night before and took the South Kaibab Trail down to the bottom and the Bright Angel trail back to the South Rim. hiking whitewater rafting helicpoter tour mules north rim snellville GA Gwinnett county fun family vacation most viewed skywalk sky walk Arizona cowboy kid rock clint eastwood western songs U2 Ray Charles Maxi Priest dueling banjos tracey thorn airlines hopi indians tribe stratford CT bunnell high school grand canyon havasu falls jump evil knievel grand canyon jump el tovar hotel el tovar hotel skeleton point sunrise sunset flood adventure grand canyon flash flooding floods rescue rescued evacuation car jump geology history american hermit trail brady bunch family vacation arizona camping magnetic fields grand canyon bruce johnson
5.97 min. | 3.83 user rating
This music video was filmed during the re-enactment of the Old Spanish Trail Wagon Train Ride across southern Colorado. We rode horses and wagons for 5 days over 125 miles through some beautiful country. Features: music performed by: Rick Devin. Directed by: Allen Steppler. Yeah, that's me riding toward the camera during the instrumental part. :)
4.98 min. | 4.75 user rating

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Dillon Ranger District: Road and trail closures continue - Summit Daily News Tweet this news
Summit Daily News--The following trails will be affected: Peaks, Frey Gulch #66.2A, North Tenmile, Gold Hill, and sections of the -Colorado Trail-. The following roads will be ... - Date : Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:14:40 GMT+00:00
Second-period wrap: Avs 3, Hawks 2 - ESPN (blog) Tweet this news
ESPN (blog)--DENVER -- The Chicago Blackhawks -trail- the -Colorado- Avalanche 3-2 after the second period in the season-opening game. ... - Date : Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:58:41 GMT+00:00
Volunteers help build new trail at Colorado National Monument - KKCO-TV Tweet this news
KKCO-TV--That was the idea behind today's -trail- improvement project at the -Colorado- National Monument. More than 50 people got up bright an early today make their ... - Date : Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:04:05 GMT+00:00
Softball: Cherokee Trail, Eaglecrest, Rangeview make 5A regionals - The Aurora Sentinel Tweet this news
The Aurora Sentinel--The -Colorado- High School Activities Association released the 32-team Class 5A regional field on Sunday, with Cherokee -Trail-, Eaglecrest and Rangeview making ... - Date : Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:15:49 GMT+00:00
World tradition continues - Holyoke Enterprise Tweet this news
Holyoke Enterprise---...- with the Senate and the House of Representatives concurring, declared the first rodeo held in the world was in Deer -Trail-, -Colorado- on July 4, 1869. ... - Date : Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:51:24 GMT+00:00



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