Colorado trail thru hike Just completed about 550 miles on the Appalachian trail (mt katahdin in Maine to near Massachusetts) but now it's time to get out west.  I'm from the south (ga)  and have never traveled outside the Appalachians. Curious how many people are out in the trail and such.  Any input about the trail is greatly appreciated. 
Ps- I just graduated high school a couple months ago and did the section on the at