Windy Peak is the highest (trail accessible) peak in Golden Canyon State Park. The state park is located about an hour from Denver, Colorado and is a fantastic spot for beginner hikers or families. Windy Peak is an easy hike that is doable in a few hours and provides good views west. The trail…
Vail Ski Resort Review Vail Ski Resort Website: http://www.vail.com/ Trail Map Rating: ★★★★ (4.5/5 Stars) Summary: Vail Ski Resort is a legend and I am sure everyone reading this has heard of this famous mountain. Similar to Aspen in many ways, the town of Vail attracts and is home to many “out of towners” looking for…
Apex Park has a variety of walking, biking, hiking and equestrian trails and is located in Golden Colorado. The park starts on the edge of the foothills and has trails that extend miles into them. The park is most popular with mountain bikers but sees a decent amount of runners and hikers as well. The…
The Forgotten Valley is a popular out and back trail located in Golden Canyon State Park. The trail brings you into Forgotten Valley which is home of the Tallman Homestead. This hike is a quick, but provides a unique look at some very old buildings and is great for kids. The views on the…
Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park is a beautiful and slightly less crowded hike compared to other trails in the area. The hike out to the alpine lake provides breathtaking views of multiple high elevation lakes and the Bighorn Flat Mountains. This easy hike is a great alternative to the highly popular Emerald…
Mt Yale is a Class 2 14er located near Buena Vista, Colorado. Part of the Collegiate Peaks, Mt Yale can be hiked from a few different routes, the most common being the Southwest Ridge accessed via Denny Creek Trailhead. The hike to the summit is mostly packed dirt but the last ¼ – ½…