CT 1-3 segments – The walk

I left Waterton Canyon around 6 in the morning to start segment 1. I am sure that something has been forgotten, but that is a later problem. The cannon turned out to be much more beautiful than I expected. I am not sure how I lived in Denver for so long and I never walked it.

Unfortunately, I could not see any of the Bighorn sheep about those who warned, but I am sure I will see some on the road. Fortunately, I crossed the canyon before the heat got up too much. The rest of the segment one was without problems, apart from obtaining a couple of blisters (thank God for Leukotape).

Segment 2

Segment 2 began deceptively beautiful with the Gudy Gassill bridge, but it didn’t stay like this. The first miles were a fairly steep ascent in a burning scar. I ended up camping in the first set of healthy trees that I saw about two miles. Walking those two miles was not my favorite with a 3 -liter water transport. However, it was necessary, since the next water after the Platte River is not for 10 miles, almost until the end of segment 2.

The next morning I had an early start to see dawn. He did not disappoint! Fortunately, the trees stayed for a while and obtained some shadow for a few miles. I could see a very fearless dollar, but not much more for wildlife. Another burning area followed the scattered trees; This was 3 miles long and very exposed.

When I returned to the trees, I was surprised by a magic of cold gatorade and homemade trails (not the type of pot). That made my day! The next stop was the local Fire Station that kindly, let the attendees use their water sparkle outdoors to fill. That was very necessary after long exposed sections.

Segment 3

Segment 3 begins at Little Scraggy Trailhead. There were many half burned trees, and almost so many mountain bicycles to avoid. Fortunately, I was only surprised by a couple of cyclists. Ah, and if you think you want to stop for more than one second, the flies tell you another wise (my legs are covered with snacks).

I expected that there were decent water crosses in this segment, but all seasonal options were barely a drip. However, the 2 liters I took from the Fire Station took me to Buffalo Creek. I stayed there for a while to have dinner and fill my water. Bunny my feet in the stream also helped a lot.

Unfortunately, heat has made a number on my legs, and my anti-chafe ointment is not doing the trick. Tomorrow I will pick up in segment 4 to find some shorter shorts or pants so that I can continue Trekking. Will continue!

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