Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 4 -Along the Big Meadows

August 25, 2025 All good things must come to an end 😦 After three amazing days out in the wilds of Rocky Mountain National Park section hiking the Continental Divide Trail, it was time to finish out my loop with a nine mile jaunt back to my car at North Inlet Trailhead. Trip itinerary (day… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 4 -Along the Big Meadows

Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 3 – Across the Great Divide to Tonahutu Meadows

August 24, 2025 The day I had been most anticipating had arrived! After a day of side questing to Lakes Nokoni and Nanita, I'd be heading back on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) section through Rocky Mountain National Park. Anticipation was high because I'd have nearly 2,900 feet of elevation gain in my day as… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 3 – Across the Great Divide to Tonahutu Meadows

Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 1 – North Inlet Trailhead to Pine Marten

August 22, 2025 Stretching roughly 3,100 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (or CDT) has been an object of my obsession for quite awhile now. While I have chewed off small bits here and there on foot and mountain bike over the years, recently I have… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 1 – North Inlet Trailhead to Pine Marten