Piedra Falls is a short out and back hike located outside of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This hike is under 2 miles long, but provides spectacular views of a series of waterfalls. Even though the trailhead is about an hour from Pagosa Springs, the hike to the waterfalls can get very crowded. This is a…
West Rattlesnake Mountain is a short out and back hike located in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. The hike up the small mountain is mostly a dirt trail with excellent views of Squam Lake from the summit. West Rattlesnake trail is family friendly and suitable for hikers of all levels. West Rattlesnake Mountain Quick Facts…
Mt Buckskin is a short out and back hike located in the Mosquito Range of Colorado. A class 2 hike, Mt Buckskin is a great alternative to the CF that exists on Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln, Mt Democrat and Mt Bross. Trail conditions range from packed dirt to rock fields with a very small…
North Eolus & Mt Eolus are a pair of 14ers located in southern Colorado. Part of the Weminuche Wilderness, these two peaks require a long approach via the Chicago Basin. Both peaks are Class 3, but I would say that Eolus Peak is slightly more technical than North Eolus. The two mountains are connected…
Sunlight Peak & Windom Peak are a pair of 14ers located in the Chicago Basin of the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. Part of the Weminuche Wilderness, these two peaks require a long approach via the Chicago Basin. Sunlight Peak is a Class 4 hike with a solid amount of exposure to reach its…
The Purgatory Creek trail is the shortest and most common way to access the Chicago Basin if you do not want to or are not able to take the Silverton/Durango train. During the summer of 2018, train access to the Chicago Basin was stopped due to a controversy around the Durango Fire, so the…