Ultimate Colorado Trail Planning Aids: Resupply, Mileage, and More

Welcome to The Project’s Colorado Trail Planning Aids, designed to bridge the gap left by the lack of high-quality planning tools within bikepacking. As a Triple Crown thru-hiker, I’m accustomed to comprehensive planning resources, and I noticed that bikepacking needed similar quality tools. That’s why I developed these resources to make your Colorado Trail adventure as smooth and well-prepared as possible.

Our planning aids include four distinct styles to help you plan your ride:

  • The Data Sheet offers the most detailed information, including distance, elevation +/-, resupply options, notes and more for key POI.
  • Town List provides cumulative distances between POI,  and does the math so you don’t have to.
  • Mileage Chart and Elevation Gain Chart are simple graphs showing cumulative mileage and elevation gain between POI.

Each tool serves a unique purpose to support your planning and navigation needs.

Explore our offerings to find the perfect combination for your needs and get ready to conquer the CTR! Don’t forget to checkout our online Colorado Trail Resources as well.

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What Are Planning Aids?

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Our Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking are comprehensive resources designed to assist both bikepackers and hikers in effectively planning and navigating their adventures. Whether you’re tackling challenging bikepacking routes, exploring scenic trails, or preparing for a hiking expedition, these aids deliver critical route data and information to simplify your preparation and keep you focused on your journey.

From mileage data to key resupply points and water sources, our Planning Aids for Bikepacking and Hiking provide the essential details to help you stay on track and fully experience the trail. We aim to support your success, no matter how you choose to explore the outdoors.

Why Use Our Planning Aids?

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Our planning aids for bikepacking and hiking are trusted by experienced bikepackers, endurance riders, and hikers because they simplify preparation and provide clarity where it matters most. With our Planning Aids, you can:

  • Plan with Confidence: Know exactly what’s ahead, from water stops to elevation changes, whether you’re on two wheels or exploring on foot.
  • Save Time: Get all the key route details in one organized place—no more piecing together scattered info, whether you’re planning a ride or a hike.
  • Stay Focused on the Journey: With your prep done, you’ll spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the experience, whether you’re riding or hiking.

What You Get

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

When you choose our Planning Aids, you gain access to reliable and organized route-specific data, including:

  • Point-of-Interest (POI) Data:
    • Mileage markers, cumulative distances, and key stops along the route.
    • Locations for resupply points, water sources, bike shops, and other critical services.
  • Route Metrics:
    • Elevation gain/loss, max/min elevations, and pavement mileage.
    • Detailed charts to help you anticipate climbs, descents, and varying terrain.
  • Practical Notes for Riders:
    • Guidance for navigating remote areas, staying prepared for dry stretches, and hitting resupply points.
    • Finish targets and other planning details to set achievable goals for each ride.
  • Convenient Formats:
    • Delivered as easy-to-use PDF files, available in both SOBO (Southbound) and NOBO (Northbound) formats where applicable.
  • Free Updates Throughout the Year:
    • Planning Aids include the most current data available at the time of purchase and are valid through December 31 of that year. If new information becomes available, you’ll receive free updates via email to ensure you’re always using the latest data.

BUNDLES

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Small Bundles:

Big Bundles:

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One package including our two most popular planning aids.

  • Data Sheet
  • Town List

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One package including all of our planning aids.

  • Data Sheet
  • Town List
  • Mileage Chart
  • Elevation Gain Chart

Available in both SOBO and NOBO versions and ONLY in US Standard units.

Small Bundle – $40.00 + tax (CO only) *You save $10 when you bundle!

Big Bundle – $60.00 + tax (CO only) *You save $20 when you bundle!

DATA SHEETS / TOWN LISTS

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Data Sheets:

Town Lists:

Gives you the most information of any planning aid.

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  • Key POI.
  • Elevation / Pop of POI.
  • Mileage numbers.
  • Distance to next.
  • Elevation +/-.
  • Max & Min. elevation between POI.
  • Pavement sections.
  • Key water sources.
  • Shows bike shops.
  • Resupply options.
  • Important notes.
  • Elevation profile.
  • Finish Target Times.

Similar to the Data Sheet, with slightly less information, but displayed showing cumulative mileage and elevation gain.

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  • Key POI.
  • Mileage.
  • Distance on/off trail.
  • Important notes about POI.
  • Cumulative distances to up coming POI.
  • Elevation Gain to reach up coming POI.
  • Key water sources.
  • Shows bike shops.
  • Finish Target Times added.

All versions of the Town Lists are ONLY available as part of the Small or Big Bundles.

Available in both SOBO and NOBO versions and ONLY in US Standard units.

Data Sheet – $25 + Tax (CO only)

MILEAGE / ELEVATION GAIN CHARTS

Colorado Trail Planning Aids

Mileage Charts:

Elevation Gain Charts:

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Quickly find the total mileage between any two POI along the route.

  • Shows bike shops.
  • Works for both directions.
  • Key water sources.

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  • Quickly find the total elevation gain between any two POI along the route.
    • Shows bike shops.
    • Works for both directions.
    • Key water sources.

The Mileage and Elevation Gain Charts are ONLY available as part of the Big Bundle.

Big Bundle – $60.00 + tax (CO only) *You save $20 when you bundle!

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More Helpful CTR Resources

Everything you need to plan a bikepacking trip on the CTR.

PLANNING AIDS

CTR GEAR LIST

  • Ultimate Bikepacking and Hiking Resource

A detailed look at what I used on the CTR, what worked and what didn’t.

IF I RODE… SERIES

  • Colorado Trail If I Rode Again, gear list, bikepacking, advice, tips, gear, CTR

In depth look at what I would bring for gear and why, if I rode the CTR again.

CTR RIDER SURVEY

  • COLORADO TRAIL RACE SURVEY RESULTS, gear, tools, clothes

Curios to know what gear other riders used to get to the finish line? Checkout our Rider Surveys to find out what works or to take the survey yourself.

 

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Checkout our bikepacking resource page for more planning help.