Waymaker on the Colorado Trail - Day 6

Tuesday July 29, 2025

Mile 70.6 Kenosha Pass - end of Section 5

Isaiah 11 - 12

Short day today as I headed into Kenosha Pass by 11:30 to meet back up with Micah.  Having a support system for this first part of the hike has truly been a blessing.  My day started early as usual, with moderate weather (50’s in the morning and mid 70s by the afternoon).  Quite a scenic day compared the last few, and I’m told that this area pales in comparison to what’s to come.

A few of the high points: someone had assembled a bunch of stones into spelling out “Durango”  with an arrow, just in case a hiker was unsure of where they were heading; my first glimpse of snow topped peaks, which I’ll be climbing through for the first time in several more days; and meeting four other thru hikers while sitting around at Kenosha enjoying soda and fruit at a trail magic set up in the parking area.  They had all also hiked the Appalachian Trail a few years ago, so we swapped hiking stories.

Micah picked me up at lunchtime, and we headed back to his place for my first shower and laundry, as well as a resupply.  After a good night’s rest, he’ll drop me back off in the morning recharged and ready to put in some meaningful miles.

Last, I’m still receiving pledges (one more yesterday) for the church’s Uganda/Kenya fund, so it’s not too late the jump on.  (WaymakerCT@gmail.com).  Sam Rho has a list of all of the pledges to date.  All money pledged per mile goes 100% to the mission.  God bless all who are participating.

Until next time…