Abyss Lake is a long day hike, trail run or backpacking destination located in the Mt Blue Sky Wilderness of Colorado. Although most who travel up to this lake extend the trip into multiple days, it’s possible to complete this hike in one day or as a trail run. In fact, in my opinion,…
Crystal Lake Mammoth Lakes is a short out and back hike that brings hikers to a stunning high alpine lake in this California mountain town. The trail starts just minutes outside of downtown and is accessible year round so long as you are willing to hike some extra miles during the winter months. This…
Convict Lake is a short loop hike located just outside of Mammoth Lakes, California in the Sierra Mountains. The lake’s name comes from a shootout between convicts who broke out of a Carson City, NV jail and a local sheriff posse in 1871. This hike is extremely short and easy but a beautiful spot…
Baldface Circle trail is a route up South Baldface Mountain and adds on North Baldface Mountain in Eastern New Hampshire. This hike is not extremely popular but does see a lot of hikers during the summer due to its position on the “Terrifying 25” New Hampshire hikes list. For those looking to cool off…
Upper Cataract Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Gore Range of Colorado. This lake is a great spot for a trail run, longer hike or shorter backpacking trip. The hike begins from the Surprise Trailhead about 25 minutes North of Silverthorne, Colorado. Upper Cataract Lake is located next to its much…
Torreys & Grays from Loveland Pass is an alternative version of summiting these two extremely popular Front Range 14ers. Unlike the standard version, this hike is accessible year round and by any vehicle but is much more difficult than the Eastern approach. On the way to Torreys Peak, hikers will first have to summit…