Colorado Trail Segment 5 is by far the most pretty of the first 5 segments of the 485 trail. Segment 5 is 14.6 miles long with 1,858 feet of elevation gain. The segment is mostly through open fields, rolling hills and ends on beautiful Kenosha Pass which is littered with Aspen Trees. As of…
Mt Shavano & Tabeguache Peak are a pair of 14ers located in central Colorado. The two 14,000ft mountains are a great option for hikers looking to step their 14er hiking game up a bit as they are not an easy hike but not technically difficult either. While the hike is only 11 miles, the…
Colorado Trail Segment 4 is by far the most pretty of the first 4 segments while working through 16.6 miles of hiking and 3,330 feet of elevation gain. The segment starts off with a large climb on miles 3-7, works through a beautiful 5 mile field with endless views and ends in a valley…
San Gabriel Peak is a moderate hike that will offer you some tough uphill climbs and beautiful views while also avoiding crowds if you head there during non-peak hours (weekdays and early morning/late afternoon). It’s a fun hike to introduce to some of your friends who want to get out of the city and…
Pacific Peak North Couloir is one of the classic snow climbs in Summit County of Colorado. Pacific Peak’s summit sits at 13,950ft making it a centennial (top 100 peak) in Colorado as well. The north couloir is a great option to climb and hike down or ski down for expert skiers/boarders. Pacific Peak’s North…
Mt Silverheels is a 13er located off of Hoosier Pass in Northern Colorado. The mountain’s summit is just shy of 13,900 feet making it the 96th tallest official peak in Colorado. Hiking Mt Silverheels can be done year-round but has no official trail from start to finish. Although there is a lack of trail,…