JULY 11, 2021 COLORADO TRAIL
Jones Gulch Road – Timberline Lake TH // Miles 137.4 – 156.3
Catch up. READ : My Colorado Trail Backpacking Adventure
AM I DONE WITH THE COLORADO TRAIL?
This was my longest hike so far at 19 miles and little did I know that morning, it was my last day on trail.
That morning was cold, I couldn’t warm up and, go figure, I dropped my gloves in my RV recently since I never used them on trail so far and to save on weight.
My hands were so cold and I couldn’t warm up.
Steph to the rescue! She let me use her gloves since she didn’t need them. I wore them until the sun peaked over the mountain and warmed us.
That morning was my first time on this trail hearing a pack of coyotes greeting the sun! It was such a beautiful melody to hear!
Just before that we came across a couple on horseback! I never thought much about horses growing up outside Los Angeles but I’ve grown to appreciate their beauty and intelligence as I see them on trail.
We walked through a beautiful meadow full of flowers, butterflies, and birds! Then through cool forest to finish 19 miles for the day!
About 1/2 way through this day my head quit on me. I couldn’t hike more trees and mountain passes anymore.
The trail looked the same everyday and I felt there was no reward to the end of each day.
Unfortunately, I decided to stop this thru-hike. I felt very selfish for taking Steph off trail as well, I’m her hiking partner and should be there for her even when I’m having a hard time.
Steph handled my bad situation and my attitude with grace and understanding. We agreed to section hike the CT when we could in the future.
For more videos and photos of my Colorado Trail Day 10 click here.
