Segment 16, Colorado Trail, CO
CO (Saguache County)
Day 2 Marshall Pass Rd (Segment 16) to Sargents Mesa (Segment 16)
Woke up to rain this morning. A bit discouraging but fortunately it didn't last long and I didn't get wet. I did have to pack up a wet tent but was able to dry it during morning coffee break.
As I started hiking, I noticed light snow on the mountain tops, most noticeable was Mount Ouray. Not quite a 14er, Mount Ouray was named after Ute Chief Ouray. (Wikipedia)
Hiking wasn't too bad until heading down to mile 7.1. Very steep, rutted and rocky. It was basically a trench with rocks scattered throughout. Probably about 1 mile before and after mile 7.1, just not as steep after. I took a short break at 7.1.
Water is scarce in this segment. Saw only stream early morning then nothing until Tank Seven Creek, which was flowing well. Knowing that this night would be a dry campsite, I made dinner there and then cameled up for possibly next 2 days. Heavy but necessary. I often stop early for dinner on Colorado Trail. Campsites are usually random and not always near a water source. Tank Seven Creek had nice campsites nearby but too early to stop.
While hiking through Sargents Mesa I didn't find any suitable flat spots so I pushed a little further than planned. I ended up at the far end of the Mesa in the trees. 15.1 miles for the day. I did see a couple of hikers throughout the day.
Segment 16, Colorado Trail, CO
CO (Saguache County)
Day 2 Marshall Pass Rd (Segment 16) to Sargents Mesa (Segment 16)
Woke up to rain this morning. A bit discouraging but fortunately it didn't last long and I didn't get wet. I did have to pack up a wet tent but was able to dry it during morning coffee break.
As I started hiking, I noticed light snow on the mountain tops, most noticeable was Mount Ouray. Not quite a 14er, Mount Ouray was named after Ute Chief Ouray. (Wikipedia)
Hiking wasn't too bad until heading down to mile 7.1. Very steep, rutted and rocky. It was basically a trench with rocks scattered throughout. Probably about 1 mile before and after mile 7.1, just not as steep after. I took a short break at 7.1.
Water is scarce in this segment. Saw only stream early morning then nothing until Tank Seven Creek, which was flowing well. Knowing that this night would be a dry campsite, I made dinner there and then cameled up for possibly next 2 days. Heavy but necessary. I often stop early for dinner on Colorado Trail. Campsites are usually random and not always near a water source. Tank Seven Creek had nice campsites nearby but too early to stop.
While hiking through Sargents Mesa I didn't find any suitable flat spots so I pushed a little further than planned. I ended up at the far end of the Mesa in the trees. 15.1 miles for the day. I did see a couple of hikers throughout the day.