The 7:30 Mine trail is a short hike located in the historic mining town of Silver Plume, Colorado. This short yet steep hike begins just outside of town and works through a number of historic mining sites. In fact, the trail itself is mostly located where an old cart path used to be. This…
Raspberry Mountain is a short out and back hike located just outside of Woodland Park, Colorado. Nestled on the slopes of 14er Pikes Peak, this mountain is far less demanding and can be hiked year-round with very little additional gear. Raspberry Mountain is a great spot for a short hike with outstanding views on…
Lamphier Lake is a hidden gem located in Pitkin Colorado within the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. This 6 mile out and back hike takes you up to a beautiful high alpine lake which is a great spot to camp, fish or just have a picnic. For the more adventurous, this lake is also a great…
East Maroon Pass & Copper Lake is a popular hike located just outside of Crested Butte, Colorado. This out and back hike brings hikers past popular Judd Falls then on to a beautiful alpine lake and finally to East Maroon Pass. Almost this entire hike is in the Maroon Bells Wilderness Area and makes…
Hope Pass is a 12,600ft mountain pass in the Sawatch Mountains of Central Colorado. Some know Hope Pass from the Colorado/Continental Divide Trails while others know it as the brutal section of the famous Leadville 100 Trail Run. However, on its own, Hope Pass is a beautiful spot to hike or trail run. The…
Turquoise Lake is a large natural glacial lake located just minutes outside of Leadville, Colorado. This 1,800 acre lake is a popular spot to hike, bike, camp, fish and of course trail run. Hiking at Turquoise Lake typically starts at the dam or Mayqueen campground and works around the north side of the massive…
