Colorado Trail Segment 2

[@blamon01]

Segment 2. Ugh! Hiking through such an open area and when it's hot. Great idea for the umbrellas. I didn't realize there wasn't any water at all until you got to the fire station.

[@MADHippiesLife]

Yeah, super exposed area. There are areas that are still wooded, but plenty more that are not because of an old forest fire. Best to hike segment 2 as early possible. Especially because there is no water between the Platte River and the volunteer fire station. We used our umbrellas mostly for sunny, exposed areas and only a few times for rain.

[@tylersmith3591]

Last summer was our first CT (me and my 🐾). We had to start on segment 2 because of the Bighorn sheep and we were not prepared for that heat and dried up intermittent streams. My poor dog searched frantically for water. When we reached the firehouse, I think he drank a keg of water. Aside from the scare, it was both challenging and beautiful. We quit for 2021 because of his burned out paws but we’re coming back this summer!

[@MADHippiesLife]

Those first few segments can be quite challenging when it's hot and dry, especially for our fur friends. The Indian Creek Trailhead is a great alternate to Waterton Canyon if traveling with a dog, we really enjoyed it. We remember getting to the fire station and drinking a keg of water ourselves! It gets much better after Segment 2. Such an amazing trail and experience.

[@penttijuvonen3257]

I like hippies! 🇫🇮

[@PCkitty26]

People from outside of Colorado don't realize how blistering hot the sun is here. My bro will be starting this week. He has been warned!

[@MADHippiesLife]

It's definitively been super hot in Colorado lately. Segment 2 in the heat of the day with all the exposure, yikes! Truth be told, it was our least favorite segment, nice to get it out of ther way early on.

[@garyclaytonphotography5708]

So Yesi have tagged the segment 2 tree at 63 I will be enjoying the most beautiful tree in Colorado..

[@MADHippiesLife]

It was a great tree! Perfect shade, level area. It was a very hot week, mid 90s, so we definitely took advantage of a cool spot to relax, have some lunch and hydrate before continuing on.

[@HikerMiles2Go]

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast as the saying goes. I wish I had eight weeks instead of the five weeks I took to hike the CT. And yes you are right about the fire station, it is an oasis that every hike should gladly donate too.

[@MADHippiesLife]

That fire station was such a welcome sight. Not sure if it was the water (which we needed) or the fact that we were done with the burn scar.

[@barbarablackstone3144]

How did you rig up the umbrellas so you had your hands free?

[@MADHippiesLife]

Hi Barbara, we used velcro strips to hold the umbrella to our packs. It can be found in just about any craft section of Target, Walmart or any craft store.