A look at the woman who helped complete the Colorado Trail

By Samantha Wright

Published April 12, 2023 at 1:42 PM MDT

Our region is known for its stunning hiking trails, like those in the Boise foothills.

Another famous and well loved hiking system is the Colorado Trail, stretching hundreds of miles from Denver to Durango. Now, a new archival collection is shining a light on the woman who spearheaded its completion.

KUNC's Natalie Skowlund reports for the Mountain West News Bureau.

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