Hiking The Colorado Trail - Segment 2

#hiking #colorado #coloradotrail #rockymountains This is a video trip report video of a day hike of the Colorado Trail Segment #2 from May, 2022. The hike is 9.6 Miles one way, and generally people set up a vehicle shuttle. I did not have that option, so I hiked to the end of the trail then turned around and returned to the beginning. I started at the South Platte trailhead at 7:30 AM and got back to my vehicle right at 5PM. (20 Miles round trip) The trail quickly climbs up some switchbacks through the forest. You gain Westward views as the burn scar comes in to view and you have a great view of your route. From there you skirt North of Raleigh Peak through some forest gaining elevation to the peak of the route. From there you descend Southwest over a few rollers through more burn scar ultimately towards the end of the trail. The entirety of the 9.6 mile trail is completely dry, so pack water accordingly. I drank about 3 liters on the front half of the hike. There is a Volunteer fire station a few hundred yards down the road from the trails end that has a water faucet. I filled up there, cracked a beer and headed back. I drank 3 delicious beers on the trail. Skygazer - Party Time Bohemian Pilsner Crooked Stave - Sour Rita Sour Ale with Lime, Salt, and Orange. Crooked Stave - Trellis Buster Double Hazy Despite the burn scar this hike was very interesting in beautiful in its own unique way. It provides a variety of forest hiking and exposed sections with views South of Pikes Peak. I hope you enjoy the video! Gear List - Camera: https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Digi... GPS Device: https://www.findmespot.com/en-ca/prod... Water Filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Water Storage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Power Bank: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Camera Pouch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B... Boots: https://www.rei.com/product/113823 Sandals: https://www.rei.com/product/898098 Socks: https://www.rei.com/product/114120 Pants: https://www.rei.com/product/108952 Boxers: https://www.rei.com/product/891827 Shirt: https://www.rei.com/product/153828 Mid Layer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Jacket: https://www.rei.com/product/878092