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Pikes Peak Hike Review
Pikes Peak via Barr Trail 14er Hike Guide

Pikes Peak via Barr Trail 14er Hike Guide

August 9, 2016 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 2 comments

Pikes Peak via Barr Trail is a popular route up the highest mountain in the southern Front Range of Colorado. The famous 14er can be climbed using two different trails; the popular Barr trail or Crags Campground trail. The mountain has a road and cog railroad that also provide access to the beautiful mountain….

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Roxborough State Park Review
Roxborough State Park Colorado Hike Guide

Roxborough State Park Colorado Hike Guide

August 2, 2016 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 2 comments

Roxborough State Park, located in the town of Littleton, Colorado, offers a variety of hiking for beginners and families. The park features the same beautiful red sandstone that is also located throughout the foothills including Red Rocks Park and Garden of the Gods. The park’s highest peak, Carpenter Peak, offers views of the Front…

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Carpenter Hike Review
Carpenter Peak Colorado Hike Guide

Carpenter Peak Colorado Hike Guide

July 26, 2016 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 1 comment

Carpenter Peak is the highest point in Roxborough State Park located in the town of Littleton, Colorado. The summit is just over 7,000ft and offers views down into Roxborough and of the Front Range and Denver. Carpenter peak is great smaller hike for families and beginner hikers. Carpenter Peak can be hiked year round…

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Mt Evans & Mt Bierstadt Hike Review
Mt Bierstadt Colorado 14er Hike Guide

Mt Bierstadt Colorado 14er Hike Guide

July 12, 2016 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 9 comments

Mt Bierstadt is a extremely popular 14er located about 60 miles from Denver. Mt Bierstadt is extremely popular given its proximity to Denver and I70 and the relatively short amount of time it takes to summit. Although Mt Bierstadt is not extremely taxing compared to other 14ers, it is not a walk in the park…

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Bear Peak Hike Review
Bear Peak Boulder Colorado Hike Guide

Bear Peak Boulder Colorado Hike Guide

July 5, 2016 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 2 comments

Bear Peak is a 7 mile out and back located in Boulder, Colorado. To access the summit there is a couple hundred feet of rock scrambles which provide great views into Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Forest, Boulder and on a clear day, Denver. This hike is great for beginner hikers and families…

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Mt Galbraith Hike Review
Mt Galbraith Colorado Hike Guide

Mt Galbraith Colorado Hike Guide

June 29, 2016 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Mt Galbraith is a 4.9 mile lollipop loop located in Golden, Colorado. This hike is a short, but sweet and offers views into downtown Denver, Golden, and the surrounding foothills. On a clear day you are able to see Mt. Evans in the distance. The hike is great for beginner hikers, families or someone…

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