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…
Capitol Peak is widely considered one of Colorado’s most difficult 14ers based on its standard route. This Capitol Peak 14er guide will cover everything you need to know about the long approach, significant exposure (including the famous Knife Edge), Class 4 scrambling and route finding. The standard route of this mountain follows the Capitol…
Sapphire Point Overlook is a short loop hike located in Dillon, Colorado. This is a good spot for a short walk, picnic or to shoot photos during a special occasion. Sapphire Point is family friendly, dog friendly and a popular spot to visit year round. Sapphire Point Overlook Quick Facts Sapphire Point Overlook: ★★★…
El Diente Traverse is one of Gerry Roach’s four great Colorado traverses located in the Lizard Head Wilderness of southern Colorado. The traverse is mostly class 3 and involves very little route finding as the ridge is somewhat obvious. El Diente Traverse can be hiked either from Mt Wilson to El Diente Peak or…
Acadia Mountain is popular loop hike located on the south west side of Acadia National Park. Unlike the east side of the park, this hike is much more secluded and still offers great views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rest of Acadia National Park. The trail conditions on this hike range from packed…
Mt Edwards is a short out and back hike located in the Front Range of Colorado. A class 2 hike, Mt Edwards is a great alternative to the CF that exists on Grays and Torreys Peaks almost every single weekend. Trail conditions range from packed dirt to boulder fields. Mt Edwards is a centennial…