
This Colorado Trail Resource page contains everything you need to plan and execute a ride/race of the Colorado Trail.
At around 500 mile long the Colorado Trail is a non-motorized multi-use trail that starts on the in Denver and ends in Durango, Colorado The trail averages over 10,000′ and includes breath taking passes above tree line.
As it travels its 500 miles the CTR passes through six National Forests and six Wilderness areas. It also traverses five major river systems and eight of the states mountain ranges.
The entire trail is open to hikers and horses, while cyclist do have to reroute around wilderness areas. All users are greeted with spectacular views, big climbs, long descents, and an amazing experience.
Containing all of the One of Seven Project’s resources related to the Colorado Trail and more, this page is your one stop for planning a trip by bike to the CTR. Find out how to plan and resupply, find transportation, to bikepacking resources to help you pack, stay dry or warm, and other helpful tips.
If you’re looking to purchase one of the Project’s Planning Aids, you can find them in our store. The Data Sheet and Town List are your ultimate guides for everything CTR. Find distances, elevation gain/loss, resupply options, water, and more. Don’t forget out Mileage and Elevation Gain Charts as well.
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Everything you need to plan a bikepacking trip on the CTR.
Your ultimate bikepacking guide to the CTR.
A detailed look at what I used on the CTR, what worked and what didn’t.
In depth look at what I would bring for gear and why, if I rode the CTR again.
Being that I’m also a Triple Crown thru-hiker I’m used to quality planning tools. After finishing the Bikepacking Triple Crown I realized bikepacking didn’t have quality planning tools available. The Project’s Planning Aids and Resources are our answer to this.
After 100’s of hours of research, 1000’s of keystrokes, more emails and phone calls than I can recall the One of Seven Project’s Colorado Trail Race Planning Aids are done. They’re the ultimate planning resources for the Colorado Trail Race. They contain everything you need to plan and execute your ride/ride of the CTR. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in these then it’s probably in our Colorado Trail Resources.
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DATA SHEET and TOWN LIST DIFFERENCES
The Data Sheet has the most info. It gives the distance, elevation +/-, average grade, max grade, pavement sections, references CTF segments, bike shops, resupply options, key water sources, and has key notes between two POI. Example: A and B, then B to C, and so on.
The Town List gives cumulative distances between POI. Example: A to B, A to C, A to D. The next section would be B to C, B to D, B to E, and so on. The Town List has distance, elevation +/-, resupply options, bike shops, key water sources, and key notes.
The Town List helps with not having to do the math to figure out how far away things are if they’re not the next POI.
New for 2021- Data created in Garmin Basecamp for more accurate information.
Mileage Charts:
Quickly find the total mileage between any two POI along the route.
$10.00 + tax, Purchase here.
New for 2021- Data created in Garmin Basecamp for more accurate information.
Elevation Gain Charts:
Quickly find the total elevation gain between any two POI along the route.
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