Castle Peak & Conundrum Peak are a pair of 14ers located near Aspen, Colorado. The hike to the summit of both peaks involves exposed ridge hiking and a long 4WD road approach. If you would like to add a mile to this hike, you can easily add a mile to your trip and bag…
Mt Sneffels is a 14er located in southwest Colorado near the mountain town of Ouray. When driving out to Telluride, Ouray or even Montrose, this mountain is easily visible from miles away. In fact, it is one of the more prominent mountains in the state. The difficulty of the hike on Mt Sneffels is…
Missouri Mountain is a Colorado 14er located in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range. The hike to the summit is relatively moderate for a 14er, but does involve about 4,500 feet of elevation gain on the way to the top. This is a good 14er for those who are just starting out on…
The Mendenhall Ice Caves are one of the most unique hikes in the world. The out and back hike is a easy to moderate hike, which travels through the dense rainforest, rocky faces surrounding the lake and down the glacier itself. The destination for this hike is a series of ice caves and tunnels…
Booth Lake is a popular out and back hike located in Vail, Colorado. Nearly 10 miles round trip, this hike’s halfway point is a beautiful high elevation lake that sits on the doorstep of the Gore Range. Although the hike is a bit lengthy, it is a good option for beginner hikers, families and…
The East Glacier Loop trail is a 3.1 mile hike which starts from Mendenhall Lake. The trail involves about 650 feet of elevation gain and can be steep in sections. Recently, the park has improved sections of the trail adding steps and wire handrails throughout the loop. This hike will provide excellent views of…