The Six Dales Trail winds across the entire length of the superb Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Along its way it crosses the five watersheds that separate the six dales that give the trail its name. From Wharfedale it passes over into Washburndale, then into Nidderdale, Colsterdale, Coverdale and finally Wensleydale. Along its length is everything from steep pastures to high heather moorland, stretches alongside fast-flowing rivers to paths through 18th century parkland.

I wanted to create something that included the iconic Pikes Peak of Colorado. But not exclusive to just the standard routes (Barr trail) of PP. I also wanted to include, what I believe is, the most well-known peaks in Pike National forest... other than Pikes Peak. That would be Mt Rosa and Almagre Mountain. If you look at the front range from the east those are the big three that stand out next to each other. The route has water holes that mesh with the mileage.

- Russ Iverson