Last August, I had the opportunity to join on one of my favorite summer adventures to date: four days on a [Colorado Trail](https://rimtours.com/tours/durango-colorado-trail-singletrack/) tour in between Silverton and Durango. It was beautiful, it was challenging, it was FUN! The route is on some of the most stunning singletrack I have ridden on. Maybe the best part was that at the end of a long day on the trail, I arrived at camp to snacks, cold drinks and nothing to do but rest and enjoy the evening!
What was the mountain biking like?
The riding was fun and challenging! The route sometimes felt like endless climbing. Then, we would reach a pass and be rewarded with a fast, fun and flowing descent. There were times that the trail was too challenging or the elevation too high that I was off my bike and hiking with it. None of it was without some of the most incredible vistas
- high mountains all around and gorgeous views as far as I could see.
What was the camping like?
The camps were all hand picked by our guides Beth and Shelby. They knew the best places to stay the night and none of them disappointed. The first night was near Molas Pass and had some incredible views to watch the sunset. Our second night was tucked into the trees, but not too far from a lake that was nice to take a quick dip. The third night was probably my favorite
- high up on a ridge with a clear view to watch a storm pass over the mountains in the distance. The last night was secluded and quiet in a perfect location to start our last day of riding.
       
Put this tour on your list!
I have done a lot of bike adventures over the years (including bikepacking, international mountain bike trips and other guided tours) and this was really the perfect summer adventure. I love high alpine singletrack that gets you into an area where you are completely surrounded by nature. I love the sense of being away from everything and just riding my bike. I also really loved that we had the best guides who drove our gear to each camp and cooked us amazing meals! If you are looking for a summer singletrack escape, put this [Colorado Trail trip](https://rimtours.com/tours/durango-colorado-trail-singletrack/) high on your list!
       Colorado trail tour fun! The group at the top of one of the high mountain passes.
