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Jan 20, 2009 at 7:55 pm #1233407
Hi,
I'm planning on doing a 6 day loop somewhere in Colorado in July this year.
I'm looking for advice in choosing a destination.
Ideally it is a loop that is accessible using public transit. It would gradually climb in altitude to allow me a gentle acclimatization. It would take in a nice section of the CDT and would mostly be at or above treeline.
I can travel 12 to 20 miles daily and would like to cover at least 100 miles on this trip.
Peak bagging opportunities, cross- country travel, low crowds and opportunities to have campfires would all be welcomed but not required.
Thanks for any suggestion as I start narrowing on a few choices I will post them along with a gear list for further input.
Jan 26, 2009 at 7:55 pm #1473187Martin,
Here is an idea.
Hike the course of the Hardrock Hundred.I think it has everything you are looking for:
about 100 miles.
accessible using public transit (Durango RR…)
includes some of the CDT.
a few great peaks to bag.
cross country sections.
low crowds.
easy re-supply.Maps here:
http://run100s.com/HR/My photos here:
http://www.klaseklof.com/runs/HR06/– k
Jan 26, 2009 at 8:55 pm #1473211Klas,
Many thanks for sharing that link. I'm not too far away on the front range, and will think seriously about venturing that way. Beautiful photographs!
James
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