We did it! After six years, 470 miles, and 47 days of walking we completed the Colorado Trail. The Colorado Trail (CT) runs from Denver to Durango over multiple mountain ranges and through several different wilderness areas. It is similar to, but much smaller than, the Appalachian Trail. And we are proud of our accomplishment. In the big scheme of things, we had no serious adventures on this journey. We did, however, see many wonderful sights and meet many interesting people. For instance, the wildlife was spectacular. Among the highlights were a black bear and a golden eagle. We also saw marmots, pika, elk and ptarmigan and signs of moose and coyote. But as great as the wildlife was, the wildflowers eclipsed them. July is the height of the wildflower season and what a height it
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