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Colorado Experience

Building the Colorado Trail

Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.

Building the Colorado Trail

Colorado Experience Season 13 Episode 2 | 26m 39s | CC

Building the Colorado Trail, which takes hikers from Denver to Durango, took volunteers more than a decade to complete. Today, volunteers continue to maintain the roughly-500 mile trail which has fostered a devoted community of hikers around the world.

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