Castlewood Canyon State Park is a hidden gem located under an hour from both Denver and Colorado Springs near Castle Rock, Colorado. This spot can be accessed year round, is family friendly, allows dogs on almost all trails and has over 13 miles of trails for hikers to explore. This State Park is a…
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…
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…
Lago di Sorapis is a popular hike located outside of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites of Northern Italy. The almost fake looking turquoise lake is accessed by a 4 mile walk from Passo Tre Croci. This hike can be tackled year round but is commonly hiked June – October when snow has melted and…
What are the best hikes near Denver? This is a question that I am asked on a weekly basis through my website, Instagram and YouTube channel. In this post, I am going to dive into my version of the best hikes near Denver list. You will notice that all of them are not actually…
Wild Horse Window is a short out and back hike located just outside of Green River, Utah. This is a great family friendly and dog friendly hike that ends at a massive arch and window where hikers can enjoy a snack or soak in the beautiful canyon. This hike also has some petroglyphs who’s…
