CT - Segment 19: Saguache Park Road to Eddiesville

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Colorado Trail Segment 19 is a 14.3-mile hiking route connecting Saguache Park Road to the Eddiesville Trailhead in Gunnison National Forest. The trail traverses the La Garita Wilderness, featuring varied terrain that includes double-track roads and cow pasture land. The segment begins on the well-maintained gravel Saguache Park Road (CO RD 17FF) and ends at the Eddiesville Trailhead. The route covers approximately 8 hours of hiking time with a moderate difficulty rating. The starting elevation is listed as 8,101 feet in the database, while other sources cite an elevation of 10,414 feet for the segment. Parking is available at the trailhead. Access to the Eddiesville Trailhead involves a drive of over 20 miles on dirt roads; a four-wheel-drive vehicle is not required, but adequate ground clearance is necessary. Camping is permitted in the surrounding Gunnison National Forest area. Hikers should carry ample water, as sources specifically advise packing plenty for this segment.