Mt Elbert is the highest mountain in the state of Colorado at 14,439 feet. Located right outside of Leadville, Colorado, this mountain is a popular spot with locals and visitors to Colorado. The trail to the summit is a little over 9 miles, but don’t let the distance fool you. Before you gain the…
Elk Falls is a moderately trafficked hike located in Staunton State Park near Conifer, Colorado. The trail to Elk Falls is relatively new (established in the summer of 2016). There are a number of ways to get to Elk Falls, but all involve basically the same trail conditions of packed dirt. Although this hike…
San Luis Peak is without a doubt the most remote 14er out of the 58 that most count in Colorado. Located in Gunnison National Forest in southern Colorado, a hike up San Luis Peak will usually have very few hikers besides yourself. San Luis Peak is in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and…
Handies Peak is a 14er located near Lake City, Colorado in the San Juan range. There are two routes up to the top, but its most commonly hiked via the American Basin approach or the Southwest Slopes. The hike to the top is short and sweet, but the views once you get there are absolutely…
Mt Harvard & Mt Columbia are a pair of 14ers located near the north side of the Collegiate Peaks outside of Buena Vista. These mountains can be hiked by themselves or together via a ridge traverse. The popular traverse involves some scrambling near the top of Mt Harvard, but the most difficult section of…
Zapata Falls is a short out and back hike located in Mosca, Colorado. This hike is fantastic year-round and is a super spot for families, beginner hikers and photographers. The hike up to the falls is relatively flat, with packed dirt trail conditions. In winter months, snow will cover the well established trail, but…