Rampart Reservoir loop is an 11 mile hike located just outside of Woodland Park, Colorado. In my opinion, this spot is a hidden gem in central Colorado as it really makes you feel like you are outside of Colorado and somewhere else in the country. This hike is long, but relatively flat for the…
The Boulder Skyline Traverse is a 18+ mile hike or trail run located just outside of Boulder, Colorado. You can tackle this route in a number of ways but the most popular way is to go South to North. The trail starts at the South Mesa TH works up to South Boulder Peak, Bear…
Buffalo Creek Loops is a great spot to trail run, hike or mountain bike almost year round in Buffalo Creek, Colorado. While this is not a super popular trail to hike, it can see high traffic on most weekends, especially during the spring and summer with mountain bikes. This loop is formed out of…
Missouri Mountain North Couloirs are a series of couloirs on this popular 14er located in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado. The most popular couloir on this mountain is the “C” couloir because it is less steep and heavily traveled but the North Couloir direct is also a fantastic line to climb and snowboard….
What are the best hikes near Denver? This is a question that I am asked on a weekly basis through my website, Instagram and YouTube channel. In this post, I am going to dive into my version of the best hikes near Denver list. You will notice that all of them are not actually…
Atalaya Mountain is a popular hike located just minutes from downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. This hike has two trailheads but the popular starting point is the lower parking area right next to St John’s College. Atalaya Mountain is part of a larger trail system that is in Santa Fe National Forest. This hike…