Reynolds Park is a 2,100 acre Denver Open Space owned land located in Aspen Park, Colorado. The park has over 17 miles of trails that can be used for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Reynolds Park is a great spot to bring families, beginner hikers and get a piece of nature. This park…
Mt Lindsey is a “14er” located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The trail to the summit is fairly straightforward until you reach the final ridge. At this point, you need to choose between poor conditions and class 3 hiking (Northwest Gully) or good trail conditions and higher class…
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…