Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail (standard route) is a strenuous Class 1 hike up the 14,110 foot Colorado 14er located just outside of Colorado Springs. Although there is no technical terrain, this 24+ mile day also has over 7,600ft of climbing making it a very challenging hike. Some hikers do stretch this into…
The Gibraltar Lakes trail is one of the most scenic alpine lake hikes in Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness. Located near the Middle Saint Vrain Trailhead, this challenging day hike takes visitors through forests, meadows, and alpine terrain before reaching the stunning turquoise waters of Gibraltar Lakes and the nearby Saint Vrain Glacier. Despite being…
The Lake Ann Trail is one of the more scenic hikes in Colorado’s Sawatch Range, leading to a beautiful alpine lake tucked beneath the rugged Three Apostles in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. Located near Buena Vista and accessed through the historic mining town of Winfield, the Lake Ann hike offers a relatively moderate route…
The Fly hike takes you to the summit of a12,000 foot peak located in the rugged Gore Range of Central Colorado. This hike is accessed via the Booth Lake trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness in Vail, Colorado. There is no defined trail up to this infrequently hiked mountain, so once you reach Booth…
Mt Falcon Park is located just minutes away from many Denver suburbs and is a popular hiking, running and biking spot year round. When you eventually do get into the park, you feel as though you are in the middle of a national forest not just minutes away from several neighborhoods. This is an easy…
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…