Rosalie Peak is a 13er and the 207th highest peak in Colorado at 13,575ft. This mountain is a prominent one located in the southern portion of Mt Evans Wilderness about an hour outside of Denver, Colorado. This mountain is named for Rosalie Bierstadt, wife of the famous painter of Western landscapes, Alfred Bierstadt. Fun…
Square Top Lakes is a family friendly half day hike which brings hikers to two alpine lakes at the top of Guanella Pass in Northern Colorado. This hike is a fantastic option for those looking to experience the beauty of Colorado close to Denver without taking up a whole day. Although beautiful all year…
Pine Valley Ranch Park is a family friendly hiking spot located in Pine, Colorado. The park has access to great hiking, fishing, biking and picnic areas. All hikes inside the park are family friendly and relatively easy. Trail conditions in the park consist mostly of packed dirt trails. This is a nice option to hike…
Berrian Mountain is a local’s favorite hike located in Evergreen, Colorado. The hike is short (under 5 miles) steep (995 ft of elevation gain) and offers great views along the way. This hike is somewhat of a hidden gem, but is part of the Denver Mountain Parks jurisdiction. The hike is family friendly, dog…
Green Mountain is the smallest of the three main peaks in Boulder, Colorado. This hike is moderately difficult, family friendly and a great hike year round. Even in winter months, it presents no danger due to avalanches and requires very little extra gear. This hike is extremely popular with many options to gain the…
The Ben Tyler trail is an out and back hike located just outside of Bailey, Colorado in the Lost Creek Wilderness. This hike offers beautiful views year round but is most popular during the summer and fall months. This hike is suitable for hikers of all levels and is a good option for those…