Trans-America Trail (TAT) through NM and CO

[DV Offroad]

Wonderful trip, sounds so cool. I love Colorado, especially that area near Ouray. Where do you get "official" TAT maps? On-x and/or Gaia, or are there paper versions? I'm old, I like to have my paper maps—

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[CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail]

I didn't take it over Engineer or Cinnamon simply because I didn't want to get into a situation where it would make it difficult for someone to get around me going the other way. I had planned to go up Ophir Pass, too, but it said that trailers were not supposed to go up there -- and we had already cleared camp that day. The next time I go, I'll leave the trailer at camp and go over it.

My TAXA had zero problems on any of the stuff we went over. The thing is a beast.

I towed my offroad trailer on Engineers Pass last summer. Very doable as long as you stay focused on not having to turn around (U-turns not great on many trails when towing).

 

[CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail]

Some buddies and myself are looking for a fall trip and this sounds good. Can you tell me how long this trip took you and if you just drove like crazy or was it a casual paced trip?

You'll do about 200 miles per day at a casual pace (usually).

 

[CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail]

Wonderful trip, sounds so cool. I love Colorado, especially that area near Ouray. Where do you get "official" TAT maps? On-x and/or Gaia, or are there paper versions? I'm old, I like to have my paper maps—

Paper maps are kinda useless on trails that are not roads. There are two places online that sell GPS routes online. I bought mine from a website called, "GPS Kevin". You can get the package that incuses both paper and GPS maps: https://www.gpskevinadventurerides.com/trans-america-trail

Get both but prepare to rely on the GPS route.

 

[jeepers29]

Wonderful trip, sounds so cool. I love Colorado, especially that area near Ouray. Where do you get "official" TAT maps? On-x and/or Gaia, or are there paper versions? I'm old, I like to have my paper maps—

Google trans american trail maps and it pops up. Guy named Sam. My understanding is that he is the original trail and map

 

[DV Offroad]

Google trans american trail maps and it pops up. Guy named Sam. My understanding is that he is the original trail and map

Awesome, thank you very much. I love to get out and these kinds of adventures are right up my alley.

 

[kb5zcr]

Howdy all,
I plan on getting on the TAT this October for 10 days or so.

You can learn how to get the map using Google maps by reading this webpage. It took me a bit to find this, so you may want to bookmark it.
This site also has directions on how to download the kml file so you can load into your Gaia app.

https://www.therangerstation.com/trans-america-trail/how-to-navigate-the-trans-america-trail/


Then this link is to the TAT track (not a route but a track)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...&ll=36.053901912479894,-101.0275028312592&z=6

 

[jeepers29]

Awesome, thank you very much. I love to get out and these kinds of adventures are right up my alley.

When are you hoping to go?

 

[Chilli]

I rode this TAT in 2008, on a 2008 KLR MC. Motel for every third day to cut the road dust.
Then I got caught in a thunder storm & nearly froze.
The wild life is wonderful. . . .camera at the ready.

This is about the best part Ferg has shown.
The areas are subject to closure due to show fall.
So time your ADV accordingly.

This would make a fantastic gathering of Gladiators for a most memorable tour.

Much thanks to our OP for just enough of a taste to spirit some here to put it together.

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