The Colorado Trail, Segment One: Waterton Canyon - South Platte River Trailhead (mile 0 - 16.8)

Segment one of the Colorado Trail starting at the Waterton Canyon just South is Denver, and ending at the South Platte River trailhead. (1/20/18)
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[@cohippiehiker]

My pup and I just hiked to the CT via Indian Creek TH on July 1, stayed at Bear Creek for night, then finished Segment 1 on July 2. Weather, being over 90* and very little water. Hoping to head back out this weekend and do Segment 2. Thanks for the post.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

I can't wait to watch you conquer this trail as well! Good luck! Thank you for sharing!

[@Frankers5]

I enjoyed the video. I can't believe how nice the weather is in January.

[@zackhollyadventures]

I liked the Bighorn Sheeo just chilling on the road. Great video!

[@leannescott816]

"Just launch yourself!" lol I've never seen streams frozen solid. Gotta love it. Thanks for the new video Chaunce

[@wspmjw]

Juliana, thanks for sharing segment one. A goal of mine for this year is to hike segments of the Colorado and CDT. Was planning on delaying this until the snow/ice are gone, but kudos to you for hiking last weekend. Love the mountain goats!

[@Larry3043]

Great video and will make an even better series. Love how you caught all the slips and falls.

[@JulianaChauncey]

😂 i got very lucky with the timing on the slips and falls!

[@azcolby40]

Good to see you back on a trail. Keep the orange cap on your fuel it protects the threads , if you damage them you could also damage your stove

[@rob_6292]

anything that can damage the threads will f up the plastic at the same time. you have a better chance cross threading your stove then damaging the threads otherwise.

[@Lokena1965]

Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see more.

[@SteveKrull]

Great episode! Have spent countless hours on this segment with my camera!

[@MrPhins]

Bighorn sheep rutting less than 6 miles in and a few feet away lol. That was amazing. Really entertaining video.

[@2007surly]

Brings back memories. Good luck on your section hikes. It's a beautiful trail. Might run into me this summer since I am going out to do it again. Cheers

[@bwanabensadventurouslife8376]

Love your videos. I start hiking the AT in around six weeks and I’ve learned a lot from you. Look forward to seeing the next installment. Bwana Ben!

[@michaeldanielson5508]

Great video shots on the Bighorn sheep. Thanks

[@curazyheart7143]

Cool cool! I am looking forward to the next section. 😸👍

[@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu]

You've got to want it. The AT is the place- can't wait to watch. I've done 1/4 of it.

[@stepheneikmeier1866]

So happy to see you back on trail. Looking forward to seeing all segments. Your Vlog as well as others on the PCT encouraged me to do some "Trail Magic" this spring in the Warner Springs area, and then under I-10 near Palm Springs. Loved the Big Horn Sheep!!!

[@JulianaChauncey]

Stephen Eikmeier thanks so much for participating in Trail magic!! You have no idea what it means to us !

[@stepheneikmeier1866]

Juliana (Chaunc), you're so pretty while section hiking. A lot different than the dirty fingers, face and tattered Hawaiian shirt. I have donations from CLIF Bar, and working on Power Bar and others. Then I will have fresh fruit, nuts, dried fruit, and assorted candy bars, Skittles. Cold soda, chocolate milk, and of course lots of water!! Anything else????

[@JulianaChauncey]

I always hoped for soda, but I know a lot of people get super stoked when there's beer lol.. sounds like a great selection! Anything hikers don't usually carry with them on long stretches (like the fresh fruit) is always a good option!

[@stepheneikmeier1866]

I was going to go with different sodas since everyone has different likes, but the beer was going to be for myself and a friend to enjoy while sitting for the long day. Maybe I should plan an extra growler or two.

[@JulianaChauncey]

wouldn't be a terrible idea, I'm sure they'd love that!

[@avery9819]

I hiked the CT this past summer so watching this was so nostalgic!! It's an amazing trail and gets better and better as you go. You should definitely hike collegiate west when you get there!

[@JulianaChauncey]

That’s what I’ve been told!

[@ColoradoFlyFisherMan]

I've walked Waterton canyon many times fishing but never made to the dam. seems like just around the next turn will be the dam, but it just never comes. cheers

[@JenPenn]

Great video! Loved this thanks for sharing!

[@MacPro2012]

Good thing you went on Saturday! Looks like today you would have needed that foam pad lol

[@JulianaChauncey]

we expected the snow to start in the morning, so the great weather was such a nice surprise!

[@jeffreyallen1290]

I doubt that you will get much further on the trail before May. The trail thru Lost Creek up to Kenosha pass and further should be under snow this time of year. Lots of snow. It's surprising to see so little in the southern foothills of Denver. ja

[@1903A3shooter]

THAT IS the most gorgeous red hair ever.

[@CSLee-yu6ht]

Sweet, enjoyed it... Take Care

[@robertbarnes6047]

That pretty cool to have the sections set up you can hiking on weekends. I be afraid if those big horns getting up a charge you.

[@Mtnsunshine]

Excellent! I hope to section hike the CT this summer. I'd love to do the entire trail at one time, but work (and my kitty )would hate me. This is very inspiring! Looking forward to future videos. Could you say the date on video when you do each section, please? That would help with seeing the weather and planning on what clothes to bring for future hikers. Much appreciated!

[@JulianaChauncey]

I'll add it to the descriptions!

[@gracetalbot8755]

Hi Karen, I’m 15 and my family and I walked the CT 180 miles from Denver to twin lakes, it takes about 2 weeks on bag and is very gorgeous I would recommend!

[@steveb391]

I like this idea, but your right, the further the trail segments get the harder its gonna be to get to them and not only that, your starting in winter. Look forward to more. Oh yeah, I like seeing the Big Horns.

[@roebucksadventure]

I’m planning to do a sectional of the Colorado trail. 3-5days. What sections would you recommend? I was looking at doing section6-8. But what sections did you like the most?

[@christiangoett3014]

Hello JC! I am looking forward to watching your CT videos. I was out there today, seg 1. Seg 1 and 2 are quickly becoming my training trails. I am thinking of doing a back and forth of the CT in 2019. Like I said, I haven't watched your video yet but I am sure I will learn a thing or two. What kind of camera did you use???

[@yogistrail9723]

Legend has it that there is a bloodthirsty bighorn sheep that roams the dam at night.

[@adamgibbs7738]

Your laugh is awesome

[@Mtnsunshine]

The weather has been crazy warm this year, hasn't it? Looks Iike a fun group of guys walking with you. :-). Their ice skills are...ummm....interesting. ;-). Where can one get good maps of the CT? I've been looking online and not sure which work best. I plan on doing some Trail Angel stuff this summer for the CDT and the CT where they join up, so if I can help with any car shuttling , please let me know. I live west of Colorado Springs and plan on doing some trail magic at Monarch Pass, Twin Lakes and a couple other places west of Buena Vista and Salida once I know thruhikers will be in those areas. Come on, summertime! :-) Karen.

[@JulianaChauncey]

thanks Karen, I appreciate that! I use the guthooks maps (on my phone).. not too sure about printed maps - haven't looked into them much (yet)...

[@trailjunkie7302]

Look up the colorado trail foundation. If you're hiking/bikepacking the CT you'll want the CT databook. It has all the info you'll need out there. I think you can order it on Amazon.

[@trailjunkie7302]

And thanks in advance for the trail magic. That can make all the difference when cold, wet, tired and mentally done. A soda and a donut can work magic at the right time. All you trail angels are freakin amazing.

[@66scooterdaytona]

Littleton to Durango (why does everybody say Denver maybe if segment 0 is riding light rail from Union Station to Mineral Station and hiking down Ken Caryl and Wadsworth)

[@patrickdippel7336]

Hi I’m a nurse working part time 12 hr shifts and thinking about section hiking the Colorado trail this summer. How is your hike going? Love these hike vlogs of it

[@KLB5420]

Sweet video, enjoyed it and looking forward as you hike the segments. I’m hoping to get on it this July with my dog. Those orange caps are just to protect the threads on the canister, no function beyond that. Was it more of a noob move to not bring traction devices for a hike in January or to leave that cap on??? Hope there isn’t too much snow for you the rest of the way.

[@memathews]

What is it with those sheep? They just ignore you all! You need a hiker that wants the same routes in the opposite direction so you can exchange car keys in the middle, it makes all the difference versus out and back. Good seeing you back on the trail!

[@JulianaChauncey]

Wouldn’t that be convenient! 😂

[@mikescooling]

The fuel can cap (orange cap) protects the threads so you don't cross thread the stove later. thumbs up

[@rob_6292]

because anything that is strong enough to damage the threads will be stopped by plastic

[@deniseflygirl]

Keep your fuel cover. It’s NAKED without it! 😱😱😱

[@moonman8309]

New to Denver and want to take this trail . What time of year was this?

[@mountainmonk5874]

That cart that goes across the river is for swift water rescue.

[@56Spookdog]

Do you all have the typical 9 to 5 five day a week jobs? Looks to be another good series of videos.

[@JulianaChauncey]

everyone but scuba does - he's a liftee at one of the ski mountains .. but I highly doubt i'll be able to convince them to come on more than a few of the segments with me haha

[@jessemudge9749]

Best wishes on your latest adventure be careful don't bust your butt 😁

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

No poles to help you cross the ice/

[@JulianaChauncey]

i had poles - no one else wanted them haha

[@michaelchristopher1989]

just live in a van. Then you don't need a job all the time.

[@JulianaChauncey]

I’ve lived in a truck on and off for two years in the past - it’s amazing how quickly food still runs out without a job 😂