Day twenty seven.

Rawlins, WY to Brush Mountain Lodge, CO. 74 miles plus a power assist from a trail angel.

There are lots of hikers on the Continental Divide Trail. It’s a footpath separate from our route, but we occasionally cross paths. We are amazed at these people, traveling so slowly, in the heat and bugs. Hardcore.

A trail angel maintains a water stop here in the middle of nowhere!

This section was super rolly, with a six mile climb in the middle.

Finally back into the trees. This is an aspen forest, and we think the forestry service is cutting down all the pines that are competing for space.

Hello Colorado!

We had another 12 mile climb on dirt roads to reach the Brush Mountain Lodge. After 74 hard miles I was super tired, but Max was my savior. He asked a passing pickup truck for a ride and he happily agreed! We loaded up and enjoyed an exciting open air ride to our destination for the day.

Brush Mountain Lodge hosts hunters in the fall and cyclists all summer. A great spot!