The Beaver Brook & Chavez loop is a newly remodeled trail in Genesee Park, Colorado. Previously, the Beaver Brook trail was accessed near Lookout Mountain, but this new trailhead was created in 2015. This loop trail is a great for families, dogs, beginner hikers and people who don’t want to travel too far out…
Mt Jumbo aka Mt Bradley is the tallest peak on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. This 3,337 foot mountain is easily seen from downtown and the hike to the summit is deceptively difficult. You go from about 40 feet above sea level to 3,337 in 3 miles. What is even more insane, is the…
Redcloud Peak & Sunshine Peak are a pair of 14ers located in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. The trail to both peaks involves packed dirt, loose rock and scree fields. The hike is dog friendly, good for families and moderately experienced hikers. The hike from Redcloud Peak to Sunshine Peak is about…
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…