Map Breakdown: Day 2

With day one out of the way, we can get started on some riding that is closer to what everyone thinks about when they imagine the Colorado Trail This day is probably the easiest, and has a some great looking singletrack. This day looks like about 40 miles and 3500 feet of climbing. Check out the map here.

Route and Waypoints

Day two route divides into a few pieces, starting on the road out of Tarryall Res / Stagestop Saloon and then onto the trail proper. 

Part 1: Miles 0-20ish - This ride starts wherever we end up for the night - maybe Tarryall Res, maybe StageStop Saloon. In any case, we start up day 2 with some amount of paved and dirt road to get us back to trail. This has some modest climbing - nothing compared to what's after it!

Part 1

Tarryall Road

Part 2: Miles whatever to the 285 crossing is about 7 miles, and for this we're back on the trail! We'll start at a place called Rock Creek/South Ben Tyler Trailhead. This was originally going to be a camp spot before the detour derailed us. After a long day 1, and we're finally around the Lost Creek Wilderness, with minimal inconvenience. 

Part 2

Colorado Trail

Colorado Trail

Part 3: The last 6 miles after we cross 285 are also trail, and a bit of a hilly but beautiful looking area. This is a short section to our camping spit for the night at the Jefferson Creek / Aspen Campground. Rumor is Reid is going to meet us with sausages and beer!

Part 3

Somewhere on Kenosha Pass

This has the potential to be the shortest day, which might be great after a long day 1 and the prospect of a 40 mile, 5500' day three. Tune in next time, dear reader, for more trail preview!