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Trail Information Trail Name: Oh-Be-Joyful Trail Location: West of Crested Butte, Colorado Date: July 19, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 9:00 am Trail Length: 11.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1,676 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,103 feet # of Hikers Passed: 40 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Weller Lake Trail Location: South of Aspen, Colorado Date: July 3, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 6:00 am Trail Length: 1.0 miles Elevation Gain: 229 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,330 feet # of Hikers Passed: 6 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Maroon Bells Wilderness Loop Location: West of Aspen, Colorado Date: July 4, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 6:00 am Trail Length: 27.1 miles Elevation Gain: 127 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,870 feet # of Hikers Passed: 0 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: East Canyon Preservation Trail Location: Castlewood Canyon State Park, Colorado Date: June 28, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 5:45 am Trail Length: 4.1 miles Elevation Gain: 282 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,622 feet # of Hikers Passed: 0 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Piedra River Trail Location: Northwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado Date: June 20, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 10:00 am Trail Length: 7.3 miles Elevation Gain: 725 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,719 feet # of Hikers Passed: 50+ # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 1 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Lakeshore Perimeter Trail Location: Dillon Reservoir, Frisco, Colorado Date: June 14, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 5:45 am Trail Length: 5.5 miles Elevation Gain: 259 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,068 feet # of Hikers Passed: 32 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 2 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 100 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Timberline Lake Trail Location: East of Leadville, Colorado Date: June 7, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00 am Trail Length: 5.5 miles Elevation Gain: 905 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 10,036 feet # of Hikers Passed: 46 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 20 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Mount Rosa Trail Location: Southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado Date: May 30, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 6:00 am Trail Length: 6.9 miles Elevation Gain: 1,729 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,790 feet # of Hikers Passed: 70 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 1 (and 3 motorcycles) # of Horses … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Lincoln Mountain Loop Location: East side Larkspur, Colorado Date: May 27, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 6:00 am Trail Length: 4.1 miles Elevation Gain: 367 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,037 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Button Rock Mountain Loop Location: West of Lyons, Colorado Date: May 23, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 8:00 am Trail Length: 8.8 miles Elevation Gain: 1,450 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,287 feet # of Hikers Passed: 35 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 13 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: West Spanish Peak Trail Location: Near Cuchara, Colorado Date: May 17, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 6:00 am Trail Length: 7.9 miles Elevation Gain: 2,624 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 11,257 feet # of Hikers Passed: 35 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Eleven Mile Canyon Overlook Trail Location: South of Lake George, Colorado Date: May 14, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 11:00 am Trail Length: 0.8 miles Elevation Gain: 383 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,467 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Lake Estes Trail Location: Estes Park, Colorado Date: May 10, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 6:00 am Trail Length: 3.8 miles Elevation Gain: 190 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,531 feet # of Hikers Passed: 22 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 Trail … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Eleven Mile State Park Loop Location: S.W. of Lake George, Colorado Date: March 19, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00 am Trail Length: 3.4 miles Elevation Gain: 413 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,594 feet # of Hikers Passed: 9 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Upper Monument Canyon Location: Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Colorado Date: March 11, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30 am Trail Length: 9.4 miles Elevation Gain: 1,650 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 4,755 feet # of Hikers Passed: 25 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Elkhorn Trail and Eagle’s View Trail Loop Location: Reynold’s Park Near Conifer, Colorado Date: March 14, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 7:15 am Trail Length: 4.1 miles Elevation Gain: 1,059 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,216 feet # of Hikers Passed: 23 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Evergreen Lake Trail Location: Evergreen, Colorado Date: March 7, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 1:30 pm Trail Length: 1.4 miles Elevation Gain: 42 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,079 feet # of Hikers Passed: 37 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 3 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 Drive to … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: San Carlos Trail Location: Southwest of Pueblo, Colorado Date: March 1, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 9:30 am Trail Length: 4.3 miles Elevation Gain: 1,384 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,142 feet # of Hikers Passed: 0 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Trail Research … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Heart Lake Trail (Latir Lakes to Latir Peak) Location: North of Red River, New Mexico Date: July 18, 2016 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30 am Trail Length: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 2,385 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,202 feet # of Hikers Passed: 0 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Big Molas Lake Trail Location: Silverton, Colorado Date: July 17, 2016 Time at the Trail Head: 8:00 am Trail Length: 1.6 miles Elevation Gain: 55 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 10,610 feet # of Hikers Passed: 18 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 10 Trail … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Durango Mountain Resort Location: Purgatory, Colorado Date: August 09, 2015 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00 am Trail Length: 1.5 miles Elevation Gain: 2,171 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,950 feet # of Hikers Passed: 3 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 2 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 Trail Research … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Weminuche Trail to Granite Lake Location: Rio Grande Reservoir, Colorado Date: July 10, 2015 Time at the Trail Head: 8:00 am Trail Length: 2.7 miles Elevation Gain: 3,740 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,379 feet # of Hikers Passed: 7 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 12 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Burnt Timber Trail Location: N.E. of Durango, Colorado Date: September 13, 2012 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00 am Trail Length: 9.4 miles Elevation Gain: 2,601 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,608 feet # of Hikers Passed: 1 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 1 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Colorado Trail at Kenosha Pass Location: Kenosha, Colorado Date: February 15, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 8:30 am Trail Length: 2.0 miles Elevation Gain: 438 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 10,000 feet # of Hikers Passed: 14 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Dunes Overlook Sand Ramp Trail Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado Date: February 8, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 9:00 am Trail Length: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 380 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,378 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Dunes Overlook Sand Ramp Trail Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado Date: February 8, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 9:00 am Trail Length: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 380 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,378 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Alderfer Three Sisters Trail Location: Evergreen, Colorado Date: February 01, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 7:15 am Trail Length: 6.7 miles Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,480 feet # of Hikers Passed: 47 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 5 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 Trail … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail Location: East side of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: January 29, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00 am Trail Length: 2.9 miles Elevation Gain: 223 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,648 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
2019 has flow by and here are some incredible pictures from this last year. Bluff Regional Park Trail Elk Meadow Trail Flattop Mountain Trail Mount Herman Loop Tanglewood Trail Inner Canyon Loop Trail Garden of the Gods Eagle Cliffs Homestead & Mesa Trail Legault Mountain Trail Ridgeline Open Space Trail Chief Mountain Trail Bald Mountain … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Roaring Creek Trail Location: West of Rustic, Colorado Date: January 25, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 8:30 am Trail Length: 9.6 miles (out & back) Elevation Gain: 2,198 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,752 feet # of Hikers Passed: 3 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Siamese Twins Loop Trail Location: Garden of the Gods, Colorado Date: October 8, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 1:00 pm Trail Length: 0.5 miles Elevation Gain: 104 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,292 feet # of Hikers Passed: 25 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Hidden Mesa Trail Location: East side of Castle Rock, Colorado Date: December 20, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 3:00 pm Trail Length: 2.7 miles Elevation Gain: 127 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,450 feet # of Hikers Passed: 7 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 15 # of Horses Passed: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Arkansas River Canhon Rim Trail Location: West of Carson City, Colorado Date: January 12, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 9:30 am Trail Length: 5.4 miles Elevation Gain: 610 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,740 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: South Rim and Willow Creek Loop Trail Location: West of Sedalia, Colorado Date: January 11, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 8:00 am Trail Length: 2.7 miles Elevation Gain: 465 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,190 feet # of Hikers Passed: 7 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses … Read more
Have you ever gone on an outdoor adventure when it was cold and all you thought you needed was a good jacket, gloves and a beanie, but then you realized your face froze off? That has happened to me several times this fall and winter in the Colorado Rockies. But all that has changed since … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Chautauqua Mountain & Balanced Rock Loop Location: West side of Palmer Lake, Colorado Date: January 04, 2020 Time at the Trail Head: 9:30 am Trail Length: 4.9 miles Elevation Gain: 1,417 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,224 feet # of Hikers Passed: 17 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 2 # of … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Raccoon Trail Location: Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado Date: December 29, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 1:30 pm Trail Length: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 754 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,137 feet # of Hikers Passed: 7 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: … Read more
If you’re hiking in the mountains, especially where it snows, you need a great pair of waterproof hiking boots. After a lot of research and trying boots on, I ended up purchasing some Oboz Hiking Boots. I bought the Oboz Bridger Mid B-Dry waterproof hiking boots. Favorite Features about the Oboz Bridger Comfort Warmth Improved … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail Location: Near Larkspur, Colorado Date: December 25, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 2:00 pm Trail Length: 4.6 miles Elevation Gain: 374 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,828 feet # of Hikers Passed: 11 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 3 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Badger Mountain Trail Location: West of Lake George, Colorado Date: December 21, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 8:30 am Trail Length: 2.1 miles Elevation Gain: 1,765 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,497 feet # of Hikers Passed: 0 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Castle Rock Trail Location: In Castle Rock, Colorado Date: December 17, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30 am Trail Length: 1.3 miles Elevation Gain: 328 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,220 feet # of Hikers Passed: 0 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Several years ago I started researching packs for day hikes instead of overnight backpacking trips. My son, daughter and myself had found that we like to get out in some new country and explore during the day, yet it’s nice to come back to a cabin or condo and get some good rest at night, … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Spruce Mountain Trail Location: Near Larkspur, Colorado Date: December 14, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 9:30 am Trail Length: 5.5 miles Elevation Gain: 600 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,123 feet # of Hikers Passed: 17 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 Trail … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Castle, Meadow, Olde Ute and Devils’s Elbow Trail Loop Location: At Mount Falcon near Indian Hills, Colorado Date: December 8, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:45 am Trail Length: 3.8 miles Elevation Gain: 639 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,776 feet # of Hikers Passed: 30 # of Mnt. Bikers … Read more
Do you feel bad? Go Hiking! Yesterday I was feeling like I had a slight tickle in my throat, which was most likely congestion of some sort. Other than that I was feeling pretty good. I woke up at 6 am and was at the trailhead ready for a beautiful hike at 7:45 am. Nothing … Read more
I fell 4 times on the Legault Mountain Trail but I haven’t fallen since I bought the ICE Trekkers Diamond Grips. The ICETrekkers have been a life saver and I now enjoy hiking so much more, especially on snow, ice and mud. Take a look at the ICETrekker features. ICETrekker Features Aggressive Traction Transition from … Read more
I recently hiked a trail near Conifer, Colorado, called the Legault Mountain Trail. I hiked it without trekking poles or ICETrekkers and I ended up falling 4 times, with one being a hard fall that caused my left shoulder to pop. After that trip, I researched the best trekking poles on the market for hiking … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Bald Mountain Loop Location: Near Woodland Park, Colorado Date: December 1, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 3:00 pm Trail Length: 4.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,446 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,215 feet # of Hikers Passed: 1 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Chief Mountain Trail Location: Near Idaho Springs, Colorado Date: November 24, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30 am Trail Length: 3.1 miles Elevation Gain: 984 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 10,729 feet # of Hikers Passed: 27 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Ridgeline Open Space Loop Location: Near Castle Rock, Colorado Date: November 23, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 2:00 pm Trail Length: 2.3 miles Elevation Gain: 360 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,486 feet # of Hikers Passed: 2 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Legault Mountain Trail Location: Near Aspen Park, Colorado Date: November 6, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 6:30 am Trail Length: 5.2 miles Elevation Gain: 1,233 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,850 feet # of Hikers Passed: 27 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Homestead Mesa Trail Location: Near Boulder, Colorado Date: November 3, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 12:30 pm Trail Length: 3.3 miles (hiked extra 1.0 mile) Elevation Gain: 613 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 5,908 feet # of Hikers Passed: 50+ # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Eagle Cliffs via Staunton Ranch Trail Loop Location: Near Conifer, Colorado Date: October 12, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 11:00 am Trail Length: 9.0 miles (6.7 miles if you don’t go to Eagle Cliffs) Elevation Gain: 1,384 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 8,322 feet # of Hikers Passed: 50 + … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Inner Canyon Loop Trail, Castlewood Caynon State Park Location: Near Franktown, Colorado Date: October 5, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30 am Trail Length: 5.8 miles Elevation Gain: 695 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,608 feet # of Hikers Passed: 19 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 13 # of Horses … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Mount Herman and Raspberry Mountain Loop Location: Near Palmer Lake and Monument, Colorado Date: September 7, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00am Trail Length: 9.3 miles Elevation Gain: 1,929 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,293 feet # of Hikers Passed: 19 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 13 # of Horses … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Elk Meadow Trail Location: Near Evergreen, Colorado Date: August 7, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30am Trail Length: 4.0 miles Elevation Gain: 593 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 7,593 feet # of Hikers Passed: 52 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 33 # of Horses Passed: 0 Mosquitoes: 0 Drive from … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Flat Top Mountain Trail Location: Near Estes Park, Colorado in the Rocky Mountain National Park Date: August 13, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 6:30am Trail Length: 8.2 miles Elevation Gain: 2,870 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,455 feet # of Hikers Passed: 50+ # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 0 # … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Highlands Point Trail (via East West Regional Trail) Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Date: August 19, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 5:00pm Trail Length: 2.2 miles Elevation Gain: 52 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,301 feet # of Hikers Passed: 14 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 7 # of Horses Passed: … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Bluffs Regional Park Trail Location: Lone Tree, Colorado Date: July 22, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:00pm Trail Length: 7.5 miles (easily shortened to 3 or 4 miles) Elevation Gain: 639 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 6,089 feet # of Hikers Passed: 30 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: 19 # … Read more
Trail Information Trail Name: Tanglewood Trail (Out & Back) Location: Northwest of Bailey, Colorado Trail Video on YouTube: (Tanglewood Trail, Colorado) Date: September 21, 2019 Time at the Trail Head: 7:30am Trail Length: 10.0 miles Elevation Gain: 2,913 feet Elev. at Trail Head: 9,319 feet # of Hikers Passed: 12 # of Mnt. Bikers Passed: … Read more